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Do a "basic twirl to thumb over" balisong knife trick

How to do a "basic twirl to thumb over" balisong knife trick

The balisong knife, commonly referred to as the butterfly knife, has been portrayed negatively by the media and as a result has been outlawed in many areas throughout the United States. If you can get your ...

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Make an easy homemade knife from an old saw blade

How to make an easy homemade knife from an old saw blade

What can you do with an old rusty saw blade besides junk it? You can turn it into a shiny homemade knife! It will take a little work, but after your done, you'll have a sharp blade with a nylon cord handle.

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Choose, hold, and accurately throw a knife

How to choose, hold, and accurately throw a knife

Learn what knives are good for throwing and the steps required to throw them. This is a really good video series for anybody just starting out with the art of knife throwing. If you just go out and try to ...

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Do butterfly knife or Balisong tricks

How to do butterfly knife or Balisong tricks

Pick up some sweet knife tricks with David Fettig, aka Blasto, aka Balisong master.

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How to convert a Boker Kalashnikov into a switchblade knife

Convert a Boker Kalashnikov into a switchblade knife

Learn how to convert a Boker Kalishnikov into an automatic ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,590

How to convert a Boker Magnum into a switchblade knife

Convert a Boker Magnum into a switchblade knife

Learn how to convert a Boker Magnum into a switchblade, automatic, or ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 5,933

How to convert a Boker or Smith & Wesson into a switchblade

Convert a Boker or Smith & Wesson into a switchblade

This project only costs $35. Learn how to convert a Boker or Smith ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,433

How to convert a Smith & Wesson into a switchblade

Convert a Smith & Wesson into a switchblade

Learn how to convert a Smith and Wesson into a switchblade, automatic, or switch knife.

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,304

How to defend against a knife and disarm

Defend against a knife and disarm

Watch how to defend against a knife and disarm.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 483

How to defend against a sword attack from a seated position

Defend against a sword attack from a seated position

Sensei Greg Park teaches some Chosen Karate swordfighting techniques ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 225

How to defend yourself against a sword with kamas

Defend yourself against a sword with kamas

Learn how to defend yourself and strike back against a sword attack with kamas.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 293

How to defend yourself from a knife attack

Defend yourself from a knife attack

Learn how to stop and disarm someone from stabbing you with a knife.

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Views 406

How to defend yourself from a knife attack

Defend yourself from a knife attack

Learn how to defend yourself if someone is striking you with a knife.

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Views 248

How to defend yourself from a knife attack with two attackers

Defend yourself from a knife attack with two attackers

Learn how to defend yourself from two attackers carrying knives by ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 155

How to do a ninja sword side shield block

Do a ninja sword side shield block

Sensei Greg Park demonstrates how to properly execute a side shield block in a sword fight.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 331

How to do a twist cut quick kill sword technique

Do a twist cut quick kill sword technique

Sensei Greg Park demonstrates the twist cut - a quick kill technique for swordfighting.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 310

How to do basic kama techniques

Do basic kama techniques

Sensei Greg Park demonstrates some basic block-and-counter techniques for kamas against a sword.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 338

How to do basic Tsuka-Maki (wrap the tsuka) on a katana

Do basic Tsuka-Maki (wrap the tsuka) on a katana

Ever hear of Tsuka-Maki? Nope? Well, Tsuka-Maki literally means the ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 1
Views 3,555

How to do the "advanced pen thumbover" balisong knife trick

Do the "advanced pen thumbover" balisong knife trick

This video tutorial will show you how to do the "advanced pen ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 882

How to do trick strikes with a ninja sword

Do trick strikes with a ninja sword

Sensei Greg Park demonstrates some trick strikes that can be used with a ninja/katana or samurai sword.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 571

How to draw and return a basic iaido sword correctly

Draw and return a basic iaido sword correctly

This video tutorial will show you how to draw and return a basic iaido ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,107

How to fan a balisong knife

Fan a balisong knife

This video shows how to fan with a balisong, otherwise known as a butterfly knife. This move can be used in-between combos or just for fun ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 888

How to flick a blade fast out of your folding knife

Flick a blade fast out of your folding knife

This is a short instructional on how to get that blade out fast with your folding knife. Watch the mechanisms of the thumbstud lock and ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 2,255

How to get familiar with the butterfly knife

Get familiar with the butterfly knife

Learn the parts and uses for a butterfly, batangas or balisong knife.

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Views 829

How to knife throw overhand with the No Spin technique

Knife throw overhand with the No Spin technique

This is very good for long distance knife throwing. This tutorial is ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by bird crick | Comments 1
Views 5,063

How to latch drop a balisong knife

Latch drop a balisong knife

This video is to show how to perform a latch drop move with your balisong, otherwise known as the butterfly knife. This instructional is ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 952

How to make a simple pen shank

Make a simple pen shank

Turn a benign office pen into a prison style pen shank modified knife. Swith the pen fill upside down and switch the cap direction so you ...more

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Curated 11 months ago by bird crick | Comments 0
Views 1,432

How to perform a backhand twirl with a balisong knife

Perform a backhand twirl with a balisong knife

This is a video tutorial on how to perform a backhand twirl with a ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 2
Views 2,646

How to perform a horizontal opening with a balisong knife

Perform a horizontal opening with a balisong knife

Okay, your new to balisong knives. No problem. This video tutorial ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,457

How to perform a Zen rollover on a balisong knife

Perform a Zen rollover on a balisong knife

If you know how to twirl a balisong knife, otherwise known as the butterfly knife, then you're in good shape. If you want to learn ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 1
Views 1,087

How to perform opening tricks on your balisong knife

Perform opening tricks on your balisong knife

Got yourself a balisong knife but are afraid you might just cut one of ...more

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Views 2,077

How to perform spins with a basic iaido sword correctly

Perform spins with a basic iaido sword correctly

This video tutorial will show you how to perform spins with a basic ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 0
Views 2,361

How to polish a sword with Paul Champagne

Polish a sword with Paul Champagne

Noted Swordsmith Paul Champagne demonstrates how to sharpen swords used for test cutting practice. Be careful, sword sharpening can be ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie Coué Arbuckle | Comments 0
Views 459

How to prevent someone from pulling out your sword

Prevent someone from pulling out your sword

Learn how to stop someone if they are trying to take your sword and take them down.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 1
Views 220

How to properly open your balisong or butterfly knife

Properly open your balisong or butterfly knife

If you know nothing of the balisong, the so-called butterfly knife ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 1,571

How to sharpen a knife with the Spyderco Sharpmaker

Sharpen a knife with the Spyderco Sharpmaker

John Drollette shows you how to avoid (and correct) blunting the tip of a knife while using the Spyderco Sharpmaker. A blunted knife is ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 0
Views 1,568

How to sharpen all of your knives with different methods

Sharpen all of your knives with different methods

These four videos show you different ways you can sharpen your knives ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 4,459

How to take apart a Kershaws knife, for learning purposes

Take apart a Kershaws knife, for learning purposes

This video shows how a torsion bar works in Kershaw knives to give you ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 846

How to throw a regular polygon shuriken

Throw a regular polygon shuriken

Learn techniques for throwing regular polygon shurikens from Houzan Suzuki.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 304

How to throw hidden long bo shurikens

Throw hidden long bo shurikens

Houzan Suzuki demonstrates a method of concealing long bo shurikens and throwing them. The video is in Japanese but the technique is easy to ...more

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Views 455

How to throw knives

Throw knives

In this how to video learn to throw knives. You will be the life of the party and a candidate for the circus with this step by step tutorial ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by Howcast | Comments 7
Views 27,464

How to throw shurikens

Throw shurikens

This video teaches beginners how to throw shurikens.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 2
Views 472

How to throw shurikens

Throw shurikens

Learn how to throw knives and shurikens in the style of Mumyou-ryu-Shuriken-jutsu. This video series will show you several throwing ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 389

How to use ninjutsu top guard techniques in sword fighting

Use ninjutsu top guard techniques in sword fighting

Sensei Greg Park demonstrates some ninja top guard techniques for use ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 400

How to use speed kill techniques

Use speed kill techniques

Check out this video to learn speed kill techniques for self defense.

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Curated 1 year ago by Amie | Comments 4
Views 539

How to use the Smiths and Lansky knife sharpening system

Use the Smiths and Lansky knife sharpening system

Sharpen your knife easily with the Smiths or Lansky kit. Very ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by rmansur | Comments 0
Views 3,146

How to use the Tek-Lok knife accessory

Use the Tek-Lok knife accessory

This video explains what a Tek-Lok is and how to use one. It's a revolutionary, quick detachable, utility belt clip. It's multi-functional ...more

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Views 1,484

How to assemble a single-edged katana sword

Assemble a single-edged katana sword

This video tutorial will teach you how to assemble a single-edged katana sword from the Swords of Might. This is an easy instructions guide ...more

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Curated 10 months ago by tenebrism | Comments 2
Views 2,475

How to care for and adjust a spring-assisted knife

Care for and adjust a spring-assisted knife

This brief video tutorial will show you how to care for and adjust a spring-assisted knife. You'll learn care techniques for ...more

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Views 1,446

How to clean a sword with butter and rubbing alcohol

Clean a sword with butter and rubbing alcohol

With just a little butter and rubbing alcohol you can clean a sword to ...more

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Views 1,054

How to disassemble a single-edged katana sword

Disassemble a single-edged katana sword

This video tutorial will teach you how to disassemble a single-edged katana sword from the Swords of Might. This is an easy instructions ...more

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Views 1,196

How to make a knife in a forge

Make a knife in a forge

This video from A-Z Bushcraft will show you how to make a knife in a forge. Travel to Sweden to see the process of making steel knives in ...more

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Views 2,514

How to make model shurikens

Make model shurikens

Learn how to make inexpensive metal shuriken models.

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
Views 306

How to make shuriken and knife handles

Make shuriken and knife handles

Houzan Suzuki demonstrates a method for making handles for shurikens and knives. There is not only a method to prevent sliding but this is ...more

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Curated 1 year ago by philerj22 | Comments 0
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