Mastering the Curved Blade Book

Introduction     8
The Fundamentals
A Brief History     12
Curved versus Straight Edge     14
Utility Tool     15
Personal Safety     20
Fixed and Folding     24
Selection     30
Parts     31
Blade Angle     34
Single vs. Double Edged     36
Handle Length     37
Safety Ring     39
Carry     40
Lock and Unlock     46
Locking     46
Unlocking     51
Grips and Mounts     54
Grips     55
Mounts     61
Grip Mounts     61
Safety Mounts     63
Spinning     71
Ready Positions     73
Deployment     76
Rapid Deployment     76
Personal Safety
Personal Defense     92
Combative Concepts     94
Mindset     94
Range, Position, Mobility     95
Reactionary Gap     95
Liability Gap     95
Safest Option     99
Cycles of Action     99
OODA     100
DeploymentDecision     100
Hard Skills     101
Fighting Platform     101
Posturing     103
Keep Aways     104
Keep Away 1     106
Keep Away 2     110
Keep Away 3     113
Primary Skills     116
Outside Edge     117
Inside Edge / Hook (Retracted)     120
Inside Edge / Hook (Extended)     122
Standard Grip Hook     124
Tip or Point     127
Combination Strikes     131
Seated Position     133
Defensive Tactics
Defensive Tactics     136
Anatomy of Attack     137
Anatomy of Defense     140
Escapes     141
Target Placement     145
Soft Targets     146
Isolated Technique     152
Practical Application     166
Ground Fighting     204
Conclusion     208