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Wow...memory lane here. The only REKAT I own is pristine SIFU in green scales and black blade, D2 steel. IMHO, the SIFU is Bob's signature REKAT knife. At one time I owned a Gunting and I loved the design, the concept behind it, and the craftsmanship Spyderco gave it. That said, although you can cer...

" Greg, if I may ask, though it is slightly different, but somewhat related, as well, what are your thoughts on EK combat knives, the original ones of WW2 all the way to the latest ones, and the whole EK thing, and how they were used by Marine Raiders and others..." Just saw your question...

Update - Echanis Biography With now nearly six years of research completed the 1st draft of MDE's biography is well underway and projected for completion soon. Two weeks ago I was in Ontario, Oregon, for the 40th memorial anniversary of his passing. Beautiful flower arrangements were sent by Dr. Joo...

On March 25th of this year I visited Supreme Grandmaster Joo Bang Lee at Hwa Rang Do headquarters in Tustin, California. We interviewed for 3 hours and then, on behalf of the Echanis Family, I presented one of Mike's HRD uniforms and black sashes to Dr. Lee for display at the dojang. We had a most e...

Some interestingac new facts - Sergeant Chuck Sanders was a member (Junior Medic) of SGM (ret) Jake Jakovenko's Special Forces detachment and because of this he was a member of the interim counter terrorist unit, Blue Light. Mike Echanis attended and graduated from the Special Forces Qualification C...

Much good research accomplished on this. Visit with Dr. Joo Bang Lee coming up. He offers it is the first time anyone since MDE's passing who has written something about him / HRD has requested to do so / interview. Will be very interesting. Mike's military career now documented to include assignmen...

Likely not. As now accurately reflected in the Public Record the "Echanis Warrior Knife" was design authored by Hwa Rang Do Master Randy Wanner in Los Angeles, circa 1976. According to Wanner the only attention paid to it by Echanis was a passing glance at the drawings he'd made and the co...

Proposed title is on the down-low for now. I'm taking my time with the project with finished manuscript date of August 2017. Still awaiting results of FOIA to CIA regarding Echanis - I expect to see response in 60-90 days from them. And just obtained treasure trove of hand-written notes, drawings, a...

After four years of research, travel, interviews, and federal FOIAs there is to be an authorized biography about Michael D Echanis. The Echanis Family has given its blessing for me to author a coffee table style book about Mike's life, the first and only time such permission has been given. The book...

Interestingly enough the Civilian and Harpy are early and very nicely done evolutions of the Karambit. It is a great additional bladeform to train on - Sayoc Kali offers specific training with the Karambit. Originally it was an agricultural tool for digging roots and such. Very utilitarian by birthr...

Mike,

Sorry to have missed you in VB.

I was out earlier at Little Creek.

Greg

Kerambits are exotic "flavor of the month" items. IMHO. As for scaring someone by pulling a kerambit out...in real life it's like pulling a gun...you'd better be using it when you present it or as often or not it will escalate the situation or end up being stuffed up your fourth point of c...

I just visited with Datu Kelly Worden up in Tacoma, Washington. And picked up one of his limited edition/numbered Scorpion karambits - for collection only. And it is the only karambit I have owned or will likely own. IMHO the karambit is much like a push dagger. Interesting in this day and age but o...

Seems to me when you offer up your name and reputation to create a $50 knife bearing both - there's a problem.

Pass.

Here is one good news link on this story which mentions the make of the knife - http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2014/09/22/prosecutor-white-house-intruder-had-800-rounds-ammo-machete-in-car/" target="_blank And it would be a common follow on question given the circumstances. Could have eas...

After now several months of study and use.

Spyderco Warrior, in my estimation, better all around blade than the PW.

Certainly far sharper out of the box and stays sharper longer.

Stuart,

Thank you!

Greg

Stuart,

Thank you!

Greg

Cool.

Was recently at Little Creek, VA and enjoyed the opportunity to meet with several who knew and trained with Echanis both there and in Virginia Beach. Came back with photos and recovered handwritten notes and documents left there now 36 years ago by MDE in preparation for his going to NIC. In those n...