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Originally posted by orthogonal1:
I saw this new product last weak - I think they labelled it "masking tape" or some such.

I think one could put some on the edge of a knife blade - might be a new idea, though?

Who actually buys trainer knives? In the courses I have taken, they used rubber knives.

you are being funny,i am not a good flipper as some,i would use one in my house seems i am always flipping them,my wife thinks i have lost it...

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Originally posted by THE PUNISHER:
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you are being funny,i am not a good flipper as some,i would use one in my house seems i am always flipping them,my wife thinks i have lost it...

Just put a hole in a nice pair of pants with a 53. You'd think lighter would be better, but the Mayhem flips easier IMO.

Count me in with the 51T, it's so hard and expensive to find a 40TR nowadays, that a 51T would be lot useful.

For those who enjoy cuting and slicing their hands just keep on having fun.

If I didn't have a 40tr I would probably be interested in a 51 trainer, but I feel ok about having just one quality trainer.

That said, I would much, much, much prefer a ti handled, sharp 51. The regular 51 is too light. The same skeltonization as the g-10, but made out of ti would be sweet! Much better balanced.

I am not stupid 15 year old who does not value the function of his body. I have already severed one tendon in my hand/finger (and trust me, it is not that hard to do with a sharp knife) and it NEVER heals up the way it should.

So go ahead and sever a tendon in your index finger and go shoot a gun. They will call you "One Shot Larry" from now on, because you can't flex your finger back open...

And tape? who needs the hassle and clean up.

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Originally posted by orthogonal1:


Who actually buys trainer knives? In the courses I have taken, they used rubber knives.

Depends on the course work.

I have taken about 7-8 of Michael Janich's seminars of the last 6 years. We use trainers in those classes a lot. I train with some related training groups, and we use them. If we are going force on force we move to homemade foam knives.

I'd be in for a 51T. Wouldn't mind finding a 42T, either.

I would definitely be in for a trainer. Actually I would probably prefer a trainer for EDC. I really just want one to keep my hands busy, without the risk of cutting myself.