i think for training it is best to use the plastic, unsharp metal, or wood knifes, rubber mite bend a little, and you wont get the realization that you could have got hurt there if it was a real knife. its also harder to react to the knife hitting your body.
it is also important to be aware of where the knifes edge is, if you ever want to make contact with the blade for dissarming reasons.
i good thing about knife fighting (never thought id hear myself say that), is that your opponent most likely will concentrate on the knife and wont be aware of the rest of your body....its not the knife thats trying to hurt you, its the person holding the knife.
later on you should be confident enough to train with real knifes (if your lucky enough to train long/hard enough to become that good). but untill then the only goal of a knife fight should be to come out alive.
using semi-sharp knifes is good, still get scrapes sometimes...adds a little pain, always good to correct mistakes.
then again, i cant knife fight/defend for shit, i would rather run....
but i have seen and heard somethings about it, and have some limited experience as far as training goes
just one mans opinion
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