What are the differences between a curved blade and a straight edge? Why carry a curved edge over a straight edge? How are they carried? How are they used? Although its origin can be traced to before the-middle ages, the production curved blade is a recent arrival to the modern knife community. What makes this type of knife so special? Join subject matter expert Steve Tarani as he takes you through the history, features, and usage of the unique curved blade.

Steve Tarani is a federally certified firearms instructor and full-time training provider of operational skills to high-profile agencies. His programs of instruction have been accepted as standard curriculum for a number of US federal and state-accredited programs. In this volume, the scope of study includes: a brief history, features, grips, stances, carry, deployment, and usage of the curved blade in personal safety and defense. If you already own one, or are thinking about owning a curved blade knife, then this study guide is for you.

About the Author: Steve Tarani is a subject matter expert (SME) advisor to US FBI, US DEA, US TSA, US NSA and other agencies, as well as an active federal use-of-force training contractor utilized by US DOJ, US DHS, US DOD, etc. Possessing unique knowledge and information valuable to the enabling of security force/ LEO personnel in the areas of personal safety and rapid engagement force options, Steve Tarani is the published author of a number of books, training DVDs and trade journal publications. Tarani is additionally the architect of the recently commissioned International Chiefs of Police (IACP) Model Policy on the carry and usage of knives by federal, state and municipal peace officers.

Book:
Size: 7" x 10"
Approx. 140 pages

DVD:
Approx. Run Time: 55 minutes

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