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I concur. I'm still interested in a Yojimbo trainer.

Tip: If you're carrying the Yojimbo only, and want to spread a sandwich, use the blade ramp instead of the cutting surface. (Hold the knife upside down, at an angle.) This is more convenient than trying to use the flat cutting edge for spreading.

I carry a Yojimbo daily and have not had a problem with the blade opening in my pocket.

You can find a collection of MBC training ideas at http://www.spyderco.com/forums/showthread.php?t=13721 but this is certainly not a substitute for proper instruction.

Michael Janich has a series of videos available from http://www.martialbladecraft.com . You will learn a lot from them IF you work ...

Michael Janich's MBC level 1 and 2 class was superb. I used to think that I was safer just having a knife in my pocket. Not so. I have come to learn that my pre-Janich personal protection plan was full of holes and may have actually endangered me. My post-Janich plan is much more realistic and ...

I'd like to second Mike's caution on hard armguards. Last weekend I split the skin on a knuckle as I trained with a partner who wore a hard armguard. A good armguard should protect you and your training partner.

I have improvised armguards from commercial 3" pipe insulation foam. I cut a V notch ...

I have traveled with firearms in checked luggage, internationally. I would be very surprised if you had a problem transporting knives in checked baggage. Theft by baggage handlers is an issue, I suppose, but what are the odds of that? Occasionally my checked baggage gets lost temporarily, so that's ...

I'll be there, and look forward to meeting other :spyder: MBC fans.

My limited and unscientific cutting tests have showed the straight and unserrated polished edge of Mike Janich's Yojimbo and Ronin cut the best for my potential urban SD situations. I carry a 2nd knife for everyday utility work, which ensures that my primary SD knife is always very very sharp.

I am not a cutting expert, but I remember reading some relevant info in an article on sharpening by Joe Talmadge ( http://www.bladeforums.com/features/faqsharp.shtml):

[INDENT]Many treatises on sharpening tend to focus on getting a polished, razor-like edge. This is partially the fault of the ...

That's a good suggestion, Thom. A friend (and Spyerco forum subscriber) sent me this article yesterday, which includes your "interference drill."

TASK-ORIENTED KNIFE TRAINING BY DENNIS MARTIN
http://www.donrearic.com/dennismartinarticle.html

What equipment and technique suggestions do you have for live cutting drills?

:spyder: Earlier, Daywalker suggested a foam pool noodle wrapped around a long dowel.
:spyder: Michael Janich wrapped a pork roast around a dowel, then put ~10 layers of cling wrap over that (to simulate skin), then some ...

Yojimbo on strong-side front pocket. This knife stays sharp.
Delica on weak-side rear pocket. The Delica is used for utility work.

Daywalker and Joe T,

I incorporated your "live blade cutting" and "reflex building" exercises into the training session I hosted last weekend. Both were valuable. (My reflexes need improving!)

The live cutting drill was a real eye opener. I wrapped a 2" layer of fairly dense rubbery foam around a ...

Thom, I have used your "sprint, drive, leap, bolt, fly" approach to self defense with great success. I'm glad I wasn't wearing sandals when it happened, because I got chased for over 3 blocks before the muggers gave up on me. The incident showed me that my martial arts training didn't cut the ...

Please consider rounding the back (top, non-cutting edge) of the trainer's blade too. My Yojimbo's square-cut "ramp" will cut skin when bumped hard. I expect a lot of accidents with training partners if the trainer has the 90 degree edge on the blade ramp (from point/tip to thumb grooves above the ...

I'll be joining your Denver class in April. Looking forward to it!

Thank you for the update, Sal. I'm very glad to hear the good news. I'll send you a box of chocolates if they're available in early April. Need a prototype tester? I'm local and would be happy to help.

-- Paul

Regarding production Yojimbo trainers, we've made no decisions one way or the other. We're just watchin' interest. We've got the design for a trainer. I'll speak to manufacturing on Monday about a short run, maybe 300-500 pcs.
sal

Sal,

Please give us an update on Yojimbo Trainer availability ...

Thanks for the suggestions, DayWalker.

I have not tried your ideas yet. During Michael Janich's "level 1" class ( http://www.martialbladeconcepts.com/ ) we covered the basics of "defanging the snake." Mike did a cutting demo on "pork man," which was a pork roast wrapped around a dowel, covered with ...