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Karambit trainers back in production!
Recently we have had multiple requests for this trainer again so we decided to bring back 2 versions- black straight wrap and coyote brown twist wrap.
The live version of this blade was designed by Ernest Emerson and has a really good fit to the hand. Now you can practice spinning a Karambit without spearing yourself in the wrist!
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We have teamed up with Dwight McLemore to make a trainer based off one of his favorite Bowies. The live blade was custom made by Tim Ridge of Swamp Fox Knives.
From Tim Ridge:
The Bowie I made for Dwight was from his design, modified slightly for the way I make knives. The blade was hand forged from, if I remember correctly, 1095 high carbon steel. I believe the handle was hickory. It's been a while since I made it and I've made hundreds of knives since then, but I believe this is correct. I don't mind making a few (more), but all my work is one off stuff and sometimes depends on what my arm can stand up to, the old adage I ain't gettin' any younger applies here.
Tim can be contacted through his website: www.swampfoxknives.com
Photo: Dwight McLemore with Swamp Fox live blade and TAK Trainer.
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Sharkee Training Knives
An economical, entry level training knife suited for beginning students, schools, or whenever you need to watch the $$. Rigid polypropylene construction, black finish, and 2 styles to choose from.
The Dagger has a nice feel and is well balanced. Very cost effective at only $13 each.
The Folder replicates many popular pocket knives on the market such as Spyderco, Benchmade, and Kershaw. Priced at only $12 each.
Both models have very bunted tips and well rounded edges for extra safety.
Great for schools where knife training is only taught as a "sideline" to the main curriculum.
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New Books from Michael D. Janich, Dwight McLemore, James Loriega.
We have exclusive author signed copies of Dwight McLemore's Bowie and Big-Knife Fighting System, Advanced Big Knife Fighting, and Fighting Tomahawk.
If you love knives, no collection is complete without ALLIED MILITARY FIGHTING KNIVES by Robert A. Buerlein. A very comprehensive look at the history of the knives used by the military.
Read The Logic of Steel if you want to see how real world attacks happen. An eye-opening book, with over 250 attacks analyzed, that will wake you up to what really happens on the street.
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Training DVD's from Michael Janich, Kelly Worden, James Keating, Kelly McCain, Bram Frank, Christopher Petrilli, and Joseph Simonet.
We have assembled some of the best instructional DVD's ever produced. For those who want to learn from the top instructors but aren't willing to move the family to where they live, this is the next best alternative.
Michael Janich offers very comprehensive technical instruction, especially in the smaller folder style knives. Recognized as one of the top knife instructors in the US.
Kelly Worden offers real world, practical, and highly effective methods of training. No dancing and flashy showmanship here- just ruthless, to the point methods of dealing with bad situations. Hard to find a better "real world" scenario instructor.
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Conceptual Stick back in stock again. One of our best selling DVD's. A very good deal at only $25.
All the key elements are here just like you would cover in the first 6+ months of stick training. In this volume, you will learn 12 strikes, walking the blocks, block, check, strikes, disarms, and much more.
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- DISCOUNTS on Training Knives, Escrima Sticks, and Paracord rolls now available to all! Small groups or collectors can now buy at discounts. MORE INFO.
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Mix or Match any combination of 10 Training Knives, Bodyguard Sticks, 1000' Paracord Rolls and receive a 20% discount on your order.
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- Shock Absorbing Palm Swells now STANDARD on Blaze, Filipino Jungle Bolo, Gurkha Kukri, Predator, Combat, Equalizer, Protector, Warrior, Lawman, AF Comabt Folder, Defender and many more.
3 thickness' depending upon live blade:
• "slight" for some folders, just enough to contact the palm for a good fit,
• "moderate" for big pocket knives and swords,
• and "thick" for knives such as the K-Bar replicas to simulate the round grips.
The Palm Swell serves 2 purposes:
1) to make the blade fit the hand like the live version and,
2) on larger knives and swords, the shock to the hand is reduced when delivering hard strikes. Example: Training hard against a Pell, B.O.B., tree, or swinging tire with a normal large blade can cause shock waves from strikes to kick back into the hand. After about 5-10 hits like this, the pain in your hand becomes intense. The shock absorbing palm swells on the larger trainers help to reduce this shock allowing you to train longer and harder.
Photos at right:
Top: Barongs with moderate palm swells under a suede leather wrap.
Bottom: Gerber Combat Folder with slight palm swell to match thickness of live blade.
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- All Training Blades are now "GENERATION 2" designs!
All models now have rivet or hardware to anchor the paracord wrap instead of bulky, messy, and melted paracord knots.
All models now have the same smooth, buffed edge finish as the Custom models. Machine tools marks are a thing of the past.
All models have increased edge chamfer which is buffed smooth.
Certain models have Palm Swells to replicate the shape and feel of the live version.
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- VirtualBlade Marking Systems are now in stock!
What is VirtualBlade?
The VirtualBlade is the tool that turns virtually any edged training device into an instrument of instantaneous feedback. The second you touch or are touched by your opponent, you know it! No more doubts! Never again will you have to endure the," Gotcha!!" “No you didn't”, "Yes I did!" routines.
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- Combat and Lawman trainers redesigned for 2007 with leather wrap and thick palm swell to replicate live blade handles. These training knives are similar to the K-Bar large and small knives that have served our military for so long.
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- New Filipino Jungle Bolo Training Sword with moderate palm swell.
Many requests to make this traditional training sword allowed us to make this as a cost effective trainer. Nice Palm Swell makes the grip fit the hand well. Light weight allows moderate contact while sparing (try using an aluminum version against your partner and see how short your session becomes!).
During testing, we were surprised to see how well the hand stop at the butt end of the sword actually keeps control of the blade from rotating out of the hand- the original designer knew what he was doing!
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- New La Sevillana Commemorative Trainer. Originally designed for Bowies on the Beach 2006, Navajas in the Sand, with Maestro de Armas Blancas James Loriega, this trainer is now available as a standard product.
Similar to the Cold Steel Voyager X2. This trainer gives you 2 ranges depending upon hand placement.
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- New Abaniko training knife complete with indexing hole and red safety standard grip.
Redesigned for 2007 initially to keep production costs down, however, we actually ended up with a better design! Indexing hole works amazingly well and handle design allows for multiple grips.
The original design TAK Abaniko Trainer which was sold during 2005/ 2006 is officially a collector's item; they will not be produced again- so don't let them stray too far from home.
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- Lower prices and wider selection on Paracord! 1000 foot rolls now available. 650 and 550 versions now available. Learn about the differences by clicking: LEARN MORE
- Coyote Brown and Foliage Green 550 Paracord and 650 Paraline now stocked!
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- New Training Tomahawk based on the Cold Steel Vietnam Tomahawk and American Tomahawks' VTAC Tomahawk. Comes with contoured handle. Go full force against heavybags, B.O.B.'s, or use during controlled training.
Originally built as a Custom Trainer, we had several requests once the picture was posted on the website. Collaboration with Rick Donia, Tomahawk Specialist, allowed us to optimize the grip design to prevent twisting during sparing. This model had 5 grip redesigns before everyone was satisfied!
Photo at far right:
Testing 2 versions of TAK Vietnam Tomahawk. Rick Donia and Lee Gersrter go at it pretty hard during evaluation. LEARN MORE
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- New TOPS Scalpel Training Blade. Originally designed for Surgeons deployed to Iraq who wanted to train with a tool similar to what they would be using during their normal job- Smart! They carried the live version as a multiple use field tool.
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- New Gerber Combat Folder Training Blade.
The live version was designed by the legendary Colonial Rex Applegate.
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- New Grip Tape. Use for wrapping stick handles, knife handles, tools, or for taping up your rattan sticks. We've done the research on selecting the best grip tape for these applications.
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