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Yes, there has been many posts on the topic of knives, but rarely do I see a post that actually encourages the use/ training for knives in the CF, or more so the Infantry. Many are quick to critisize the use of such 'tools', and classify their users as 'Rambos.' I will agree that there really isn't a need for a 'rambo first blood commando killer', but I contest that there should be more training for soldiers to use weapons other than their rifles, lmgs, etc.
*example* Many have seen the movie Blackhawk Down, in the film every somalian and their dog is armed with a rifle, when in actuality very few had such weapons. It is documented that few of the soldiers died from wounds caused by a bullet or piece of sharpnel, but more from wounds caused by knives, sticks and rocks. It was documented that one ranger had actually seen one of his peers drop his rifle after he had expended his stores of ammunition and fight the on-coming combatants with his hands. Was there something wrong with this? No. Could he have done something more effective? Yes. Why would one drop an 8 lb aluminum and steel club in order to fight 'unarmed'? When the dead were retrieved, it was found that some still had their knives sheathed on their lbv.
If the science of knife and stick fighting is obsolete, why is it that the British SAS, U.S. Delta Force and Green Berets still practice this among other of the world's top operators? Why was the OSS and soldiers at Camp X taught these skills? The answer to these questions is that the skills are still effective and are still needed. ( to clarify, by stick a mean any weapons than can be wielded by a single or both hands ie a rifle, cane, or even a windshield snow brush )
I recognize that the majority of the people asking the questions about knives and the military are kids that have little to no real world training, but should we dismiss their questions entirely? Am I one of naive 'civvies' who speak without any military training? Nope. I did my time in the reserves with the LSSR. I have done the hand/knife/stick/gun thing for a few years now, and realize its potential. I've been fortunate to train with some of the best instructors in the world and have done training with our local SWAT/ERT team. I just find it sad that few realize its potential, too.
I spoke on this topic rather loosely and generally, but I would love to hear the feed back from others on this site and would gladly answer any questions or speak further about this topic. If you're interested check out Hocks Close Quarters Combatives group, from a guy who's seen it and done it too.....
*example* Many have seen the movie Blackhawk Down, in the film every somalian and their dog is armed with a rifle, when in actuality very few had such weapons. It is documented that few of the soldiers died from wounds caused by a bullet or piece of sharpnel, but more from wounds caused by knives, sticks and rocks. It was documented that one ranger had actually seen one of his peers drop his rifle after he had expended his stores of ammunition and fight the on-coming combatants with his hands. Was there something wrong with this? No. Could he have done something more effective? Yes. Why would one drop an 8 lb aluminum and steel club in order to fight 'unarmed'? When the dead were retrieved, it was found that some still had their knives sheathed on their lbv.
If the science of knife and stick fighting is obsolete, why is it that the British SAS, U.S. Delta Force and Green Berets still practice this among other of the world's top operators? Why was the OSS and soldiers at Camp X taught these skills? The answer to these questions is that the skills are still effective and are still needed. ( to clarify, by stick a mean any weapons than can be wielded by a single or both hands ie a rifle, cane, or even a windshield snow brush )
I recognize that the majority of the people asking the questions about knives and the military are kids that have little to no real world training, but should we dismiss their questions entirely? Am I one of naive 'civvies' who speak without any military training? Nope. I did my time in the reserves with the LSSR. I have done the hand/knife/stick/gun thing for a few years now, and realize its potential. I've been fortunate to train with some of the best instructors in the world and have done training with our local SWAT/ERT team. I just find it sad that few realize its potential, too.
I spoke on this topic rather loosely and generally, but I would love to hear the feed back from others on this site and would gladly answer any questions or speak further about this topic. If you're interested check out Hocks Close Quarters Combatives group, from a guy who's seen it and done it too.....