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I recently saw a counterfeit Civilian at a local knife show. It came in a Spyderco box without a pouch. At closer inspection, the texture of the G-10 was rough compared to my Civilian. The screws were different and there were 2 liners without the Boye detent. The knife and price appeared to be a goo...

Mike, Thanks for presenting an effective Knife self defense system which develops a skill level that can be retained under stress. This program will enhance the empty hand techniques of a Martial Artist,give the Street Cop another tool in the Use of Force Continuum, and still be effective for any ma...

I had an enjoyable Sunday and Monday in Grove City Ohio training with Mike Janich for Levels 3&4 of Master BladeCraft.It was held at the Karate school of Mr.Dave Holloway on Hoover Rd. There was also instruction in levels 1&2 on Friday and Saturday.I attended these classes earlier this year....

This was a great oppurtunity to train with Mike Janich in Grove City.It was a 3 hour drive instead of a 5 state trek to Colorado. The MBC class is well structured .Each block of instruction builds on the other.The curriculum can be retained even if the student does not have a Martial art backround.I...

I was able to switch Days off to attend this coming weekend.Looking forward to the chance to take this class in Ohio.

Mickey

I too am a lefthander.I would give my right arm to be ambidextrious!Actually,Bram told me to try using the Gunting right handed.Now it feels natural.It leaves the strongside Left hand open for other options.
Mickey

"DO IT NOW!"

Mike,
I would be interested too.I missed the last class you had in Ohio.

Mickey

Designing a Knife is not an easy task.First, the idea for the blade has to be drawn out on paper.The paper rendition is now made up into an actual working "Prototype".It is from this step that the Knife starts to take shape.What looks good on paper does not always feel good in the hand.Now...

Let me explain.I was just on "E-bay" under the Spyderco section.There is a red handled Dragonfly listed with a live Blade.There is also an older Endura with Red enamuled handles. I like the concept of the Red FRN handles on the trainer Delica and Endura models.The models listed on E-bay we...

Tom, I used a brand new 80 grit belt and water cooled the blade.The top of the spine forward of the Spyderco hole was ground down so there is a "Step"just in front of the hole.The length of the blade is still the same.After completing the grinding with finer belts, the spine was satin fini...

The Gunting is not that hard to carry.Get a Kydex rig from "Skunkworks' or"River City Sheaths".They are comfortable carry systems,and keep the Knife accessible. Although this Blade was designed with self defense in mind, it will perform just about any utility task you would want to tr...

1.Yes 2.Since High School 1973 28 yrs. 3.Shorinryu,weapontry 4.$750-$1000 5.$50-$150 6.I have traveled 400 miles to train 7.Friends, internet, or the Department 8.Blade, Tactical Knives,Knife World,Handgunner,Handguns 9.Law Enforcement (Patrol Supervisor) 10.46 11.Yes(Also a Knifemaker's Guild Membe...

Hi Guys, I'm working on an Olisi Palad version of the Gunting.One will look like a closed version of this knife.It will be a "fixed" blade model because, as of yet, I do not make "Folders". I also have a few models on paper that will function as a Yawara type tool.I will finish t...

crecy, Contact the Ohio Peace officer's Training Academy:O.P.O.T.A. P.O. Box 309 London Ohio 43140 1 800 346 pota Ask for the computer disk "Use of Force" by Samuel Faulkner.This continuum does not use confusing terms, but ,easy to understand wording.This is great not only for our officers...

The color chart "Use of force Continuum" compiled by S.Faulkner, and utilized in Ohio, is under study by the feds.If the FBI goes to this continuum, it will probably be used nationwide.It is a simple escalation of force system backed by the opinions of thousands of officers through the use...

Bram, I've worn out the original 4 tape Gunting series.There was talk awhile back about a new set of tapes now that the Gunting has been out on the market . With so many more Martial Artists and Policemen "playing" with the Gunting, I bet there are a variety of new technique interpetations...

1) Martial Arts, Law Enforcement, Knifemaking backround.There is always something new to learn in the martial Arts. 2)The Gunting was designed to be used closed or open.It gives the practitioner the option of impact strikes or, actual cutting techniques.If you had to cut your attacker, it would look...

Pete, I am a Leftie, but, I carry the Gunting on my right side.After attending one of Bram's seminars, I have practiced using the Gunting right handed.This leaves your strong hand for checking , passing or punching. You can also get a Skunkworks lefthanded Kydex sheath and work all the techniques wi...