Modern Self-Defence: Evaluating an Off-Brand Shock Knife as a Training Tool
In recent years, there has been an increased focus on finding training tools that offer a realistic experience of self-defence scenarios. One such emerging tool, as highlighted in the Hard2Hurt YouTube channel, is an off-brand simulation of a shock knife. According to the video, this tool unapologetically aims to make it harder for the user to shrug off an attack, thus potentially offering a more honest representation of what one could experience in a real brawl. To put it simply, a shock knife is a training tool designed to simulate the pain and experience of a knife attack. This off-brand version, interestingly enough, does not hold back when it comes to intensity. It serves not only as a prop but also delivers a jolt or shock when making contact with the user, mimicking the fear and adrenaline surge one might feel during an actual attack. In the hands-on evaluation shown in the video, it quickly becomes clear that the shock knife incites a heightened sense of alertness. The fear response triggered by the zapping sound and the resulting electric shock does an impressive job of simulating a stressful combat situation. The adrenaline rush that cascades through your system in response to this shock is very real, bringing about the fight or flight response one could potentially experience in a genuine confrontation. The Pros and Cons The key advantage of this tool is undoubtedly the realism it brings to training sessions. More specifically, the fear response elicited by the shocking mechanism of the knife significantly ramps up the intensity of each combat simulation. However, just like any other tool, it has its downsides. For one, getting accustomed to training under such intense conditions might introduce some artificiality and potentially make the exercise feel like a game, rather than a real-life situation. The sharp, plastic nature of the knife could also pose a risk if mishandled. Yet, these constraints do not overpower the value it brings to intensive self-defence training, especially when handled under professional supervision. Another significant factor to consider with the shock knife is the fixation aspect. During the test rounds in the video, it appears that the user often becomes overly focused on the knife, sometimes losing sight of their overall position in the fight. This is a clear reminder of the importance of balancing attention between the perceived threat and the broader fighting environment during a confrontation. Improving the Design? Despite its somewhat intimidating nature, the video suggests potential improvements to the shock knife. Particularly, some mentioned the idea of combining the shock mechanism with a softer, non-injurious material. This could maintain the element of fear while reducing the potential harm from the relatively sharp plastic blade. In conclusion, when leveraged properly, the shock knife – despite its setbacks and rather brute approach to combat simulation – could serve as a valuable training tool for modern self-defence. As with any tool designed to replicate real-life danger, the shock knife should only be used under professional guidance and should remain a part of a holistic and well-rounded self-defence training regimen.Blablabla
Hard2Hurt is a YouTube channel run by Icy Mike. He provides insights on street-tested self-defense strategies, fitness, and fight breakdowns. A seasoned fighter, Mike brings a practical and authentic perspective to self-defense education. His compelling content attracts fight enthusiasts, fitness buffs, and safety-conscious viewers alike.
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We are using the Guard Dog Onguard which you can find at https://amzn.to/3I2Q8lZ but just a heads up in case it wasn't clear in the video, I bought two, but only one worked. YMMV.
I feel like it should stay on the entire time. Having the arc go off when you were trying to attack seemed like a downside. It's probably not practical though.
What are the rules you play by when sparring like this?
I used to think you were crazy when you'd say that a knife was a bad self defense tool. Today that changed. I got into an incident and the knife only made it worse. I'm lucky to be alive.
At 7:50 you did this sick kimura trap lat drop thing will you please do a video of settomg that up or how you did it ? That was slick.
I think it would make an effective training device with just the sound and perhaps some vibrations.
Also noticed the dangerous tip on fist sight.
You should turn this into a sport.
I thought through the rules:
Self-Defense Sport Rules
* Wrestling mat
* 1 bout that goes until someone wins
* How to win:
* As Evader
* Do no allow the aggressor to successfully use the weapon on you
* Remove the weapon from the aggressor
* Remove the weapon and/or yourself from the mat boundary
*
Oruse the weapon successfully on the aggressor*
Orget the aggressor to tap out* As Aggressor
* Use the weapons successfully on the evader
* Note: A “successful” use of the weapon is a center mass or head strike with the weapon
* The knife division requires the aggressor to have two successful uses of the weapon to win
* There are 2 divisions:
* Knife
* Use the mimic t-16 training knife as the weapon
* Gun
* Use the T4E Walther PPQ M2 LE Blue Training Marker Pistol as the weapon
* There is a 10 second warning before the bout with no countdown
“You filthy hand-switcher you” I died 🤣
Dude you are shorter than Shane 😂
Mike, when is icymike vs youtube coming back? Now that you've got all these new friends, there's some amazing parody potential. Make a mouth guard video parody!
Your content by far has been some of the stuff a have applied. Wish I could be there and learn from you personally. Good shit brother.
Shane did awesome managing damage, and Mike constantly utilized breaking distance which if given the chance to run is ideal.
In my experience “Improving position” isn’t as important when dealing with a knife because your position isn’t what I’m worried about killing me as much as the knife will. So giving up your back (aka position) is a constant because I’m trying to keep the knife away from your other hand, something we call “avoiding the switch”.
Lastly, ending up in the all-fours or Turtle position while controlling the knife hand inevitably happens almost all the time, especially once both people run out of juice and become exhausted.
Great video.
That's one thing I noticed when it came to weapons self-defense and I played the attacker. Once you have that weapon in your hand you are committed and in order to get out of any kind of lock or hold you have to sacrifice the weapon, which makes you give up your advantage
Never bring a stun knife to a stun gun fight.
That's not how a knife fighter woukd uae the knife…
You have a weapon. Lead with it.
Difficult to test without striking. Need to try with gloves because a knockout would be safer than wrestling with a knife wielder
I make shock knives outta flyswatters! I'll let you know how the shock spears turn out.
What the hell did I just watch… Broke back MMA?… Im confused
Not using itas a knife
It looks like the most effective place to mount a shock device would be the insides of one’s elbows and knees, for whenever you inevitably end up in a clench
I'd almost say give the person keeping round timing to keep a range from 90 seconds to 270 seconds just to give you less of an idea of time running
A thing I actually pulled off, fighting over a training knife, my opponent had it controlled with both hands, so I dropped it and caught it with my other hand and stabbed him.
A thing I notice that you do not do when fighting for control of the knife is doing the wrist-roll to cut the opponents arm. Like, you know the "roll your wrist to the inside of their grip and push the hand away" thing? that with a knife is nasty.
punish those hands and wrists
Fatigue makes cowards of us all.
Every knife fight i've seen on video of course people with a knife are slashing and stabbing while advancing or retreating not trying to get into position and grappling.
If a knife that shocks scared the bejesus out of you, just imagine your opponent holding a dildo that shocks!
You…will..die😂😂😂
Damn. Shane got a whole ass cake on him.
That was pretty fun to watch, bravo
Guys attacked one dimensionally. Guys slash stab pary attacks all with a knife. Even different grips on the knife change the outcome greatly.