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The Knife: Realities of Violence

by Richard

January 6th, 2012

Edged weapons – knives, shanks, needles, ice picks – are no joke. A relatively unskilled thug can cut you dozens of times before you ever have a chance to defend yourself.

Awareness is the best way to avoid an attack. Once the attack happens, even under good circumstances, you are likely in for a world of hurt. This comes to us from Gabe Suarez’s Warrior Talk newsletter:

Fred was temporarily assigned to county jail until he caught the chain for a nickel at CDC…probably Soledad. He was a convict, and the ink on his arms was a resume of murders and other miscellaneous violence. Fred worked for me. His main goal in life was to be able to write to his wife and kids while he was inside. Funny what a pad of paper and a few pencils and envelops can get you.

I asked him once when we were out of earshot. He had stabbed plenty of enemies in his life, many never accounted for in the legal system.

Categories Edged Weapons, Knives, Officer Safety
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Yojimbo 2 Arrives!

by Randall

December 15th, 2011

I just received a Spyderco Yojimbo 2. If you’ll remember, I was able to scoop this product and get an exclusive video interview with designer Mike Janich at SHOT Show 2011 back in January.

Of course, I instantly like Yojimbo 2. It has an aggressively profiled blade, good ergonomics in the G10 handles, and a nice heft for a defensive folder. It is very ruggedly constructed.

I swapped the polished steel pocketclip for a black one from a Spyderco Delica 4. The clip holes are drilled to the same dimensions, but the Yojimbo 2 has English standard threaded screws, while the Delica screws have metric threading. Keep the same screws.

Categories Edged Weapons, Knives
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Officer Stabbed, Suspect Shot: Chase Video

by Richard

November 23rd, 2011

In October, Lafayette, Indiana police officers engaged in a vehicle pursuit of a subject who was reported to have just committed a battery, burglary and arson. After a chase of approximately seven minutes, the subject left the roadway and got stuck, unable to flee any farther in the car.

Here’s what then happened in the next few seconds:

Categories Edged Weapons, Knives, Officer Safety, Training, Vehicle Pursuits, Video Training
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Benchmade H-K Soldat Video Knife Review

by Randall

August 12th, 2011

Benchmade Knife Company’s Heckler and Koch-branded Soldat knife is a rugged folding knife that is Made in the USA and sold at an attractive price point. It is ready for duty.

First production began in March 2011. I received one in May. I have been carrying it on duty for two months and I am impressed with its features and durability.

Randall is a twenty-three year sworn police officer in a mid-sized Florida police department. He has been an FTO, K9 Handler, Detective, and SWAT Team Leader. He is currently the Midnight Shift K9 Sergeant and department SWAT Coordinator.

Categories Edged Weapons, Knives, Reviews
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Albuquerque Police Shoot Man With Knife

by Richard

July 29th, 2011

Albuquerque (NM) police officers responded to a domestic violence call at an apartment complex. Shortly after arriving, they are confronted by the suspect who is wielding a large knife or bayonet.

One officer attempts to deploy a Taser, which fails to stop the subject. The suspect advances on the officers and the second officer shoots the suspect. Portions of the confrontation were captured on a video camera worn by one of the officers: