James Williams designed that knife many years ago. He has a very long history of teaching- if you look at the knife carry of many older Delta soldiers you will see his early teaching that also influenced the later SOCP program. In many ways ,this has changed to more traditional teachings and he has continued to evolve his designs with slight changes in focus.
Hissatsu. This type with an extremely large kissaki is a rare form originated by Shimada Sukemune in the late Muromachi period. It is known as Osoraku (Japanese for 'perhaps') because this word is carved on the original blade.
Excellent information from you as always. Knowledge of your local laws regarding self defense is always essential. In my country, Australia, if you leave the house you are limited to such things as a walking stick, rolled up newspaper, umbrella, pens and pencils, leather belt, backpack, etc. Unfortunately criminals here still carry knives and are happy to use them. And even if you used such a thing like an umbrella to defend your family from a knife attack, you can never admit that it was carried for the purpose of self defense.
With respect, I beg to differ. The clever girl spec is MEASUREMENTS Blade Length 4.60" (116.84 mm) Blade Thickness 0.16" (4.01 mm) Overall Length 10.13" (257.18 mm) Weight 6.30 oz. (178.60 g) The Hissatsu spec is MEASUREMENTS Blade Length 7.13" (180.98 mm) Blade Thickness 0.20" (5.08 mm) Weight 8.00 oz. (226.80 g) That’s a lot of difference in length, shape and strength
Thank you so much for this video. It’s very useful! I would like to ask… my favorite carry knife for personal protection is made by the same company, but it’s a serrated krambit. What are your thoughts on that knife?
Sure, they are banned in many countries, Israel included, but holding a knife at home, for collecting, self defense or cooking is not prohibited in Australia.
Hissatsu. A James Williams design in the Osoraku Zukuri blade configuration. A sword pattern type with an extremely large kissaki is a rare form originated by Shimada Sukemune in the late Muromachi period. It is known as Osoraku (Japanese for 'perhaps') because this word is carved on the original blade.
I would agree that, if I had to use a knife, the design of your knife would be what I consider to be pretty much ideal. The lack of protection for your fingers is an issue, IMO. I'd prefer something which I could either loop my index finger into, or which I could apply pressure to with my thumb to increase stability, control, and prevent self injury. That said, unless you are an expert in Kai/Escrima, you DON'T make a knife your go-to weapon for home defense. You're not on a battlefield (in most countries) or getting ambushed up close while going door to door doing clearances. It's a stupid idea to use one in your own home. It would make more sense if you're walking around outside the home, in areas where guns are not permissible. As someone trained in how to use a knife, I wouldn't use one for home defense intentionally, but only if it was the only thing I could grab in an emergency. My primary weapon would be something either non-lethal, or extremely lethal. Nothing in between that's going to leave things in question. Remember, too, that once you draw a weapon, there is the expectation that you will use it. You will most likely be forced to, and it's very hard to remain non-lethal with a knife. Making a knife your primary choice for defense will result in one or more of the following: - Cutting your hands, rendering yourself incapable of defending yourself if there is more than one attacker - Providing a lethal weapon to your opponent(s), which they can then use on you or anyone else in your household. - Killing or maiming one or more attackers, resulting in legal repercussions - Covering your home with someone else's blood, who could be carrying any form of disease - Cleaning up a lot of blood is expensive or time-consuming - Once covered in blood, you may be incapable of controlling the situation further because now you have no grip or can't see. Your defense should be planned in advance, and not subject to failure to consider any of these points. Your choice of weapon should be dependent on an understanding of the environment you're operating in, what is reasonably available within that environment, the desired outcome, and an understanding of the consequences of using your plan should you ever need to.
Thanks for the very informative perspective. I agree with you on some of it. In Israel, majority of houses don’t have any gun. So for them it’s either knife or improvised weapon. For some of us that are more experienced and equipped we are drilling way more than knives. www.akban.org/wiki/Family_defense_and_Security
@@AkbanOrg Yes, you definitely have a different environment than most of us, and far more dangerous. One of my oldest friends is a former operator who has spent a lot of time in Israel. Prior to the current actions, I recall twice he went on "vacation" to Israel at the same time Israel was taking reactive measures inside Gaza. Most of us can't imagine living under the daily threat of violence that comes with living anywhere near Gaza. My comments were intended for the average person, who may have different circumstances and hasn't had to consider those things previously.
Well, friends and families killed not as a collateral damage but intentionally, a father I know tied together with his baby son both burned alive. So I was wrong, no animals would do this.
@AkbanOrg I agree. Palestinians were coming here in my region in 90"s and killing my people. So when i see support protests for them I really don't understand how anyone can support some country that sent Mujahideens to cut heads off and play football less than 30 years ago. I don't support Israel bombing of civilian columns and killing civilians but at the same time Palestinians did the same. Decades ago all sides should have agreed for what they have and casualties on all sides would live now. Yeah and one more thing that keeps me closer to Israel, even if i don't like Israel too much, is that in 90's during NATO aggression to my country Israel supported my country while Palestine burned our flags and called for genocide. When we sum it up all together i guess i am more on your side this time.
James Williams designed that knife many years ago. He has a very long history of teaching- if you look at the knife carry of many older Delta soldiers you will see his early teaching that also influenced the later SOCP program. In many ways ,this has changed to more traditional teachings and he has continued to evolve his designs with slight changes in focus.
Very interesting. Thank you
Hissatsu.
This type with an extremely large kissaki is a rare form originated by Shimada Sukemune in the late Muromachi period. It is known as Osoraku (Japanese for 'perhaps') because this word is carved on the original blade.
@wehrewulf 👌🏼
Anyway Yossi may you all be safe and blessed for the holidays.
Same to you!
Thank you Yossi for being the person you are and sharing this so honestly. I really appreciate it!
Always welcome @Teleshiva
Toda raba! I was going to ask about this "Akban knife," and you answered all my questions and more.
Excellent information from you as always. Knowledge of your local laws regarding self defense is always essential. In my country, Australia, if you leave the house you are limited to such things as a walking stick, rolled up newspaper, umbrella, pens and pencils, leather belt, backpack, etc. Unfortunately criminals here still carry knives and are happy to use them. And even if you used such a thing like an umbrella to defend your family from a knife attack, you can never admit that it was carried for the purpose of self defense.
There’s a way. Even in Australia
Thank you for the video! Please consider doing another video concerning fixed knife carry positions with pros and cons.
That’s a good idea. Will try to video one this week
@@AkbanOrg Great, looking forward to it!
I have one of those crkt knives in coyote. I carried that on my field gear for a long time
Good, practical knife for self defense.
The Clever Girl from CRKT is a similar blade but smaller for better carry options. The blade is still nearly as long as the Hissatsu as well
With respect, I beg to differ.
The clever girl spec is
MEASUREMENTS
Blade Length 4.60" (116.84 mm)
Blade Thickness 0.16" (4.01 mm)
Overall Length 10.13" (257.18 mm)
Weight 6.30 oz. (178.60 g)
The Hissatsu spec is
MEASUREMENTS
Blade Length 7.13" (180.98 mm)
Blade Thickness 0.20" (5.08 mm)
Weight 8.00 oz. (226.80 g)
That’s a lot of difference in length, shape and strength
@@AkbanOrg you are correct. I was going by memory on the clever girl and estimating the actual size of the Hissatsu.
Thank you very much, is there another platform where you can teach knife techniques?
I don’t teach knife online. It looks really bad. Sorry.
Thank you so much for this video. It’s very useful! I would like to ask… my favorite carry knife for personal protection is made by the same company, but it’s a serrated krambit. What are your thoughts on that knife?
Serrated knives are for cutting. But neutralizing fast should also be about penetrating. Serrations and stabbing don't go well together.
knife and guns are basically banned here in Australia as well, great video though.
Sure, they are banned in many countries, Israel included, but holding a knife at home, for collecting, self defense or cooking is not prohibited in Australia.
You mean you cant go crocodile dundee in Australia? Man, the world is going downhill fast.
Where can i buy the akban knife please?
It’s CKRT Hissatsu
@@AkbanOrg thank you👍
Hissatsu. A James Williams design in the Osoraku Zukuri blade configuration.
A sword pattern type with an extremely large kissaki is a rare form originated by Shimada Sukemune in the late Muromachi period. It is known as Osoraku (Japanese for 'perhaps') because this word is carved on the original blade.
@wehrewulf 👌🏼
I would agree that, if I had to use a knife, the design of your knife would be what I consider to be pretty much ideal. The lack of protection for your fingers is an issue, IMO. I'd prefer something which I could either loop my index finger into, or which I could apply pressure to with my thumb to increase stability, control, and prevent self injury.
That said, unless you are an expert in Kai/Escrima, you DON'T make a knife your go-to weapon for home defense. You're not on a battlefield (in most countries) or getting ambushed up close while going door to door doing clearances.
It's a stupid idea to use one in your own home. It would make more sense if you're walking around outside the home, in areas where guns are not permissible.
As someone trained in how to use a knife, I wouldn't use one for home defense intentionally, but only if it was the only thing I could grab in an emergency. My primary weapon would be something either non-lethal, or extremely lethal. Nothing in between that's going to leave things in question.
Remember, too, that once you draw a weapon, there is the expectation that you will use it. You will most likely be forced to, and it's very hard to remain non-lethal with a knife.
Making a knife your primary choice for defense will result in one or more of the following:
- Cutting your hands, rendering yourself incapable of defending yourself if there is more than one attacker
- Providing a lethal weapon to your opponent(s), which they can then use on you or anyone else in your household.
- Killing or maiming one or more attackers, resulting in legal repercussions
- Covering your home with someone else's blood, who could be carrying any form of disease
- Cleaning up a lot of blood is expensive or time-consuming
- Once covered in blood, you may be incapable of controlling the situation further because now you have no grip or can't see.
Your defense should be planned in advance, and not subject to failure to consider any of these points. Your choice of weapon should be dependent on an understanding of the environment you're operating in, what is reasonably available within that environment, the desired outcome, and an understanding of the consequences of using your plan should you ever need to.
Thanks for the very informative perspective. I agree with you on some of it.
In Israel, majority of houses don’t have any gun. So for them it’s either knife or improvised weapon.
For some of us that are more experienced and equipped we are drilling way more than knives.
www.akban.org/wiki/Family_defense_and_Security
@@AkbanOrg Yes, you definitely have a different environment than most of us, and far more dangerous. One of my oldest friends is a former operator who has spent a lot of time in Israel. Prior to the current actions, I recall twice he went on "vacation" to Israel at the same time Israel was taking reactive measures inside Gaza. Most of us can't imagine living under the daily threat of violence that comes with living anywhere near Gaza. My comments were intended for the average person, who may have different circumstances and hasn't had to consider those things previously.
I only know the singer sewing method of knife
Balisong, try it.
The balisong has a lot of pluses, but for home self defense it lacks the structural integrity and blade length that a long fixed blade has.
Fail.
It's called a gun in the free world! 😉
Nice video, but to be sure woth "animals" are you talking about Palestinians or Israelis or about real wild animals? 😅
Well, friends and families killed not as a collateral damage but intentionally, a father I know tied together with his baby son both burned alive. So I was wrong, no animals would do this.
@AkbanOrg I agree. Palestinians were coming here in my region in 90"s and killing my people. So when i see support protests for them I really don't understand how anyone can support some country that sent Mujahideens to cut heads off and play football less than 30 years ago. I don't support Israel bombing of civilian columns and killing civilians but at the same time Palestinians did the same. Decades ago all sides should have agreed for what they have and casualties on all sides would live now.
Yeah and one more thing that keeps me closer to Israel, even if i don't like Israel too much, is that in 90's during NATO aggression to my country Israel supported my country while Palestine burned our flags and called for genocide. When we sum it up all together i guess i am more on your side this time.