MICHAEL D. ECHANIS Tribute..

Michael D. Echanis..."This book is dedicated to our late President John F. Kennedy. it is also dedicated to the men of the Special Warfare Branches of the U.S. Military, who are American 20th century warriors."
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The Complete Michael D. Echanis Collection: "The Special Forces/Hand-to-Hand Combat/Special Tactics Series is a comprehensive compilation of the highly popular three-volume Special Tactics series from legendary soldier Michael D. Echanis. Since the series first hit the martial arts scene in
1977, Echanis' unique approach to hand-to-hand combat has revolutionized reality-based fighting."
Michael D. Echanis (Wikipedia):
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"Michael D. Echanis (November 16, 1950 -- September 1978) was a former United States Army Special Forces and 75th Ranger Battalion enlisted soldier, ultimately working for the CIA as a contractor.
He was killed while working for the CIA in Nicaragua in 1978 in a helicopter crash in along with his colleague Charles Sanders and members of the Nicaraguan armed forces, due to a bomb placed on board."
The Warrior Path: The History, Evolution, and Purpose of the Warrior Knife MSRP: $9.95
By Michael Janich
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"The Warrior knife is one of the most iconic combat knives ever produced. Its 30-year evolution is also one of the most fascinating tales in the knife industry and a story that has never been fully told-until now.
Through in-depth interviews with the design's original co-developer, Bob Taylor, and extensive research into the archives of Black Belt and Soldier of Fortune magazines..."
America's Special Forces Learn Ancient Guerilla Tactics.
Hwarangdo expert Mike Echanis prepares a military elite...
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"Specialist Four Michael D. Echanis distinguished himself by valorous action when the truck in which he was a passenger was ambushed in the An Khe Pass." The truck had approached a sharp switchback, and he and his crew were greeted by a heavy volume of enemy. fire. Echanis immediately returned the fire.
"As the truck rounded the corner, Specialist Echanis was wonded in the left foot," the order reads. "He disregarded the pain in his foot, reloaded his weapon, and continued to fire on the enemy."
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[@JoeDurobot]

I love how you always display cool looking weapons in the background of your videos.Those knives and sticks look great.

[@JackedLobster]

Great video, man. I'm a viewer coming from CutleryLover's recommendation. Subbed!

[@Nurple17]

I like the wicked look of the Warrior Knife.

[@Dunkaroos248]

Thanks for this story JT, hope all is good in Honolulu after the quake, we had some crazy waves out here but it was low tide so we only lost a few dozen boats and one dumbass who wanted to take pictures during the tsunami. You are in the very middle of the pacific plate, in a hot zone (aka volcanic plume) so as the plate moves north west, a chain of islands follows, however, you are still subject to those nasty waves, godspeed.

[@MF_UNDERTOW]

Question: Are the handle pins on the Spyderco Warrior removable? I was thinking it would be cool to have some custom G-10 scales made for one but I'm not sure if the FRN slabs are removable.

[@INFIDELxSTRONG]

too cool dude. i guess this guy was a true bad ass?! you really know your stuff. i found all this very interesting. thanks for sharing.

[@sniprzkitty]

You probably know about this already , Brent Sandow Cobra Fighting Knife is a fine derivative of this warrior style. White Shadow Dojo in NY is where I saw it in an article called "Our Cobra". looked an interesting and possible edc version.

[@recon66661]

very cool thanks for the info!!

[@MrM2hb]

Good vid--I bought the Spyderco Warrior and read the great book that was included--It was great bit of knife history.

[@WACHANYSHT]

where can i get me one of thos books?

[@jmce3]

NOW that is a Great tool for the tool Box.

[@NinjaAegis]

good video. and i agree 100% knowledge IS power. Im definitely going to look up that book. thanks for the video.