Overview

This book binds the timeless observations and invaluable advice of master bladesmith and blade combat expert Bill Bagwell under one cover for the first time. As the outspoken author of Soldier of Fortune's Battle Blades column from 1984 to 1988, Bagwell was considered both outrageous and revolutionary in his advocacy of carrying fighting knives as long as 10 inches and his firm belief that the Bowie knife was the most effective and efficient fighting knife ever developed. His assignment as a contributing editor to SOF was to test and evaluate contemporary knives from all over the world, and he soon earned a reputation for cutting to the chase. Candid and frank almost to a fault, he told it like it was - and he could always back it up. Sixteen years after his first column made its debut, Bagwell's convictions on knife design and blade technique have gained validity in the industry, and he has earned the respect of even some of his most vocal critics. This book provides an unprecedented opportunity to study the design and use of Bowies and other big knives and learn which blade designs and combat techniques stand up to both the rigors of battle and the test of time.

Full Product Details

Author:   Bill Bagwell
Publisher:   Paladin Press,U.S.
Imprint:   Paladin Press,U.S.
Dimensions:   Width: 21.60cm , Height: 1.20cm , Length: 28.00cm
Weight:   0.535kg
ISBN:  

9781581601077

ISBN 10:   1581601077
Pages:   184
Publication Date:   01 November 2000
Audience:   General/trade ,  General
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   Out of stock  
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Table of Contents

Introduction Battle Blades-Then and Now Chapter 1 - The Bowie: A Closer Look Chapter 2 - The Jaws of the Trap Chapter 3 - The Deadliest Knives on Earth Chapter 4 - Can the K-Bar Cut Chapter 5 - Dikes in Disguise Chapter 6 - The Sawtooth Syndrome Chapter 7 - Those Hollow-Handled Hackers Chapter 8 - Dagger Defects Chapter 9 - Fighting for Keeps Chapter 10 - Keening an Edge Chapter 11 - Save it for Mumblety-Peg Chapter 12 - A Forum for Fighting Knives Chapter 13 - Shuriken: Stars that Stick Chapter 14 - Carlson's Gung Ho Bowie Chapter 15 - Steel Yourself Chapter 16 - Holding Your Temper Chapter 17 - Sentry Takedown the Gurkha Way Chapter 18 - Effective Cuts Chapter 19 - Choice Cuts Chapter 20 - Japanese Knife Stands Texas Test Chapter 21 - Kukri: From Plowshare to Sword Chapter 22 - More Blade, Less Sheath Chapter 23 - Blade Length: Function or Fashion? Chapter 24 - Q & A Chapter 25 - Prolonging Your Knife Life Chapter 26 - Tomahawk Tradition: Good for Counting Coup Chapter 27 - Machete: A Tool or a Weapon? Chapter 28 - Staking Your Life on a Fighting Knife Chapter 29 - The Swing is the Thing Chapter 30 - To the Point Chapter 31 - Chilean Combat Corvo Chapter 32 - Customize a Bargain Bowie Chapter 33 - Get a Grip Chapter 34 - Knife Care and Repair Chapter 35 - Keeping It Sharp Chapter 36 - E-Tool to Deerskinner Chapter 37 - Utility Blades and Combat Steel Chapter 38 - Bowie Bladesmiths Chapter 39 - Fold 'Em Up, Move 'Em Out! Chapter 40 - Sharpness is All

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Bill Bagwell is a master bladesmith and blade combat expert who, in addition to designing and manufacturing his own large knives, conducts military and law enforcement training workshops on combat knife techniques.

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