Videos tagged with Blade Deployment

This guide demonstrates the basic deployment of a sword cane, a concealed weapon disguised as a walking stick. The process involves a manual pull to unsheathe the blade. Proper handling and safety checks are emphasized, reflecting the expertise of the presenter from Classic Firearms.

This guide demonstrates the basic operation of the Kershaw Fraction folding knife, focusing on its rapid blade deployment using a flipper and smooth closing action. It highlights the D2 steel blade, a common feature in everyday carry knives. The demonstration is suitable for beginners learning to handle folding knives safely.

The CRKT Provoke X is a transforming folding axe designed for tactical and everyday carry. It features an ambidextrous safety and a unique 'flick' mechanism for deployment, which requires a specific technique to master. While not intended as a traditional hatchet, it demonstrates surprising durability and effectiveness in impact testing against a ballistic dummy skull.

This 3-day High Intensity Tactics (HIT) class at Thunder Ranch, taught by instructor Jack, builds upon foundational handgun skills to develop advanced tactical proficiency. The course emphasizes unconscious competence, rapid target acquisition, and effective engagement in dynamic, high-stress scenarios. Participants engage in extensive live-fire drills, including low-light shoot house operations, vehicle egress, and extended-range target practice, culminating in a comprehensive understanding of tactical firearm application.

This two-day course with AMTAC Shooting, taught by Bill Rapier, covered a broad spectrum of tactical skills. It included pistol and carbine fundamentals, night vision operations with various devices, and concluded with integrative combatives. The combatives portion focused on close-quarters engagements, integrating pistol and blade deployment, and partner drills simulating real-world scenarios.

This guide details a test of Tekto OTF knives against a ballistic dummy head, demonstrating their deployment mechanism. The host, a tactical gear reviewer, explains that while the spring power is sufficient for deployment, the lock strength is key to their effectiveness as stabbing tools once fully open. The test highlights the difference between deployment force and the strength of the open-blade lock.

This guide explains the operation of OTF (Out The Front) automatic knives, specifically the Tekto A5 Spry. It details the double-action mechanism involving a spring-tensioned thumb slide for both blade deployment and retraction. The explanation emphasizes the mechanical process of storing and releasing energy to operate the blade.

This video demonstrates a high-speed inertial opening technique for folding pocket knives, focusing on self-defense applications. Expert Michael Janich explains the physics of inertia and how to utilize it for rapid blade deployment, especially under stress. The video covers common opening methods, the importance of pivot point and knife design, and the full draw stroke. It emphasizes the critical need for quick and reliable knife deployment in life-saving situations. A giveaway for a brand new gun is also promoted.

This video demonstrates a technique for drawing and attacking with a fixed blade knife, drawing parallels to firearm deployment. The instructor emphasizes indexing the blade by feel, similar to a pistol grip, and targeting the 'CPU' (face) as a primary attack vector. The method aims to create an immediate defensive reaction, allowing for follow-up engagement with the opponent's hands.

This review of the Cold Steel Spartan, presented by prolific gear reviewer Nutnfancy, delves into its tactical utility and design. Nutnfancy highlights the knife's impressive slashing capability, secure grip due to its 'caveman' sculpting, and the robust Tri-Ad lock mechanism. He also discusses its collectibility and value, comparing it to other large folders like the Cold Steel Espada.

This video reviews the Lone Wolf Lobo, a knife that is deemed to be a "high cost novelty." The reviewer highlights its expensive price point relative to its utility, despite acknowledging its high quality and rapid automatic blade deployment. Significant downsides are pointed out, including forced tip-down carry, a "funky" recurved blade, a suboptimal pocket clip and thumb hole for manual deployment, and a substantial weight. The reviewer notes that many other manual tactical and EDC folders offer superior performance at a lower cost, citing the Benchmade 940 as an example. While praising the knife's fit and finish and jimping, the reviewer concludes that the Lobo's double-action capability and unique scale release mechanism will only appeal to a select few, and is not personally impressed.

This video reviews the Blade-Tech Mouse Lite, highlighting its positive attributes such as a good blade shape, excellent jimping, comfortable ergonomics, decent steel, and light weight. However, the reviewer notes significant drawbacks including a very slow deployment mechanism and a less-than-perfect lockup, though the deployment issue might be rectifiable with polishing. Despite these flaws, the reviewer suggests the knife could still be a viable option for those who can tolerate a sub-2-inch blade, especially considering its $25 price point, stout and controllable blade, full flat grind, and available color options.