inverted edge tactics

[TTEscrima]

The karambit is my favorite tool for reverse edge techniques.

Inverted edge and karambit are two different kettles of fish, although you could put your pinky through the ring I suppose.

[DickHardman]

It's a pretty good system for it's intended audience.

who is the intended audience? civilians?? average joes??

[TTEscrima]

what do you guys think of this?? is this from FMA ??

MCS IET (Inverted Edge Tactics) : Modern Combative Systems Blog

It's a pretty good system for it's intended audience. It is not FMA based. We're pretty good friends with the guy who put it out and I highly recommend any of his training if you can get it.

[DickHardman]

seems pretty practical/simple. what do you guys think of this style of using a blade? what are the drawbacks??

[Tant01]

what do you guys think of this?? is this from FMA ??

MCS IET (Inverted Edge Tactics) : Modern Combative Systems Blog

Reverse edge tactics can be found in many styles from tantojutsu to silat.
There is one inherrant problem with using your pocket knife this way...

They FOLD... Lock back blades and framelock knives are notorious for closing on your fingers...

The karambit is my favorite tool for reverse edge techniques.

[DickHardman]

what do you guys think of this?? is this from FMA ??

MCS IET (Inverted Edge Tactics) : Modern Combative Systems Blog