MBC in the frozen tundra of northern michigan

[MercuryHayze]

I have read up as much as my budget allows on the MBC program, and I have a question... actually, many questions, but only one pressing one... Are these methods as effective against an attacker who is wearing a heavy winter coat? Possibly 2 or more layers of heavy clothing is the norm for much of the year. Also, I've been looking at job's on Alaskas North Slope, and I'd imagine Carrhart Jumpsuites are the norm up there...



Anyways, I'm still super interested in the program. Sound's like just what I've been looking for.



Fear is the mind killer

[Mr.Skin]

Heavy winter coats, multiple levels, leather jackets, all will lessen the cutting and to some degree the thrusting effectiveness of any blade. Regardless of the methods used. A few options are: Go for less armored targets (maybe the legs). More thrusting, less cutting. Using other tools (strikes, kicks, elbows, knees) in addition to the blade, to disrupt the BG. This should be done anyway but more so if cutting and thrusting of less of an option. In AK you might be able to carry a bigger blade which would help too. Remember that winter wear also affects your ability to access your tools.

Best bet, move to AZ, were nobody wears heavy coats and you can carry a gun <img src="smile.gif" width=15 height=15 align=middle border=0>.


Gavin D.

Edited by - Mr.Skin on 12/13/2002 8:31:35 AM

[MercuryHayze]

lol

My blood is to thick for AZ =)

Fear is the mind killer

[Pachucko]

HeeHee, I'm typing this wearing shorts and a t-shirt with the door open.

Pachucks

[Michael Janich]

Dear MercuryHayze:

Mr. Skin's comments are right on. When dealing with heavy clothing, you need to adjust your targeting accordingly and go where the targets are good, but the clothing is thinner.

It also helps tremendously to have a good idea of what your knife will actually do against various types of clothing so you don't waste a shot on a target that is too heavily protected. Live blade cutting (with great care and control) on targets covered with various types of clothing is a must for any serious blade player. Don't just go ballistic -- make a solid cut like you would in an actual encounter and then observe the effects on the clothing and the underlying target. Again, BE CAREFUL, but at the same time, don't wind up or do anything too artificial. You don't get free shots in a real fight, so keep it realistic.

This is also a situation where serrated edges can often help. I personally like 50/50 blades, since they finish the cut a little cleaner and don't snag as much. You'll need to sort things out for yourself and determine what works best for you.

Thanks, Mr. Skin, for answering this one so well.

Stay safe,

mike j

[MercuryHayze]

cool, thanks Mike.



Fear is the mind killer