JSP Goods & More Uses for the Bandano.

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I had the opportunity to chat with James via telephone last week, and I just wanted to check out if I could get him to sell me some rivets for some kydex sheaths I've been making for carrying knives inverted. Well, I just had to buy a Bandano while I was at it. When the package came, I opened it up, and to my surprise he sent me the Bandano and some really nice Chicago screws! (Thanks James!)

I just had to play with the Bandano, so I got it out and discovered that it fits even my bulbous cranium (hat size 7 7/8). The Bandano is all black, and made of thick cotton. The pocket looked like it had possibilities, so I asked my wife if she could install velcro across the top. She did so I filled the pocket up with #9 lead shot and pressed it closed. I then wore it around all day crumpled in various pockets. The shot never leaked out (the velcro sealed it in nicely). Next, I tried to figure out various uses for the Bandano. The first was obvious, it makes a great sap or blackjack. The sucker, when filled with lead shot, hits like a ton of bricks. I then tried various defensive/offensive techniques sparring with a friend. Bowie knife in one hand, bandano in the other. (Keating has a great video on bandana/bowie techniques, and I borrowed heavily from him.) I found that I could use the bandano to block incoming strikes, as well as use it as a distraction by whipping it at my opponent, or just out and out clubbing him with the blunt end, all to make openings for a blade strike. Next, we tried various grappling and tangling techniques just using the bandano alone. This, however, looks like it will take more practice, but even in the short time we had to play around we came up with some great blocks, grapples, and throws.

Between my Manriki in my V-Gar Belt, the dual Ban Bog sticks in my horizontal belt sheath (ready for single or nunchaku deployment), my dual Execulite, my SB3 rig, and now the Bandano, I'm never disarmed. Ironically, I'm also never obviously armed.

Keep up the good work James!

Zog

P.S. You guys want tips on how to install velcro to close that pocket, let me know and I'll ask the Goddess (my wife) to tell you how to do it.

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For reality as we have it is only one of many possible realities; it is not inevitable, not arbitrary, it bears within itself other possibilities.
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Hey Zog! I just got a black bandando too! I like the velcro idea; maybe your Goddess can tell my Goddess how to do it and there will be smiles all around
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My training buddy and I also fooled around with various grappling techniques a la Keating and his Fighting Bandana. We also found that you can adapt many jiu jutsu chokes with the bandando; instead of using a gi, just use the bandando. Of course it's easier said than done!

I like the idea of putting buckshot in too. I've tried a Case stockman, Leatherman Micra , batteries, even a balisong! All of them hurt like hell!! TIP: After snapping the bandando, be sure to move out of the way because it snaps back FAST! I have a very beautiful bruise on my thigh because I wasn't paying attention, and my wife and kids having been teasing me since.


 
Mr. G.

Yup. I won't tell you how many bruises, cuts, and random injuries I've caused myself through the years. It surprised me too, when I found out the hard way how springy this sucker is on the rebound. As my wife said: "Someone as clumsy as yourself might want to look into less aggressive hobbies." E-mail me or give me a call, and we can get our sweeties to chat about how best to modify these bandandos.

Something else to keep in mind: An Austin cop is a good friend of mine, and gave me a questioning look when he saw the weighted end of my Bandando. I gave him an innocent smile and informed him that it was the only way I could figure out how to keep it in my pocket. He accepted that, and we talked about other things. It helps to be creative (and harmless looking. . .)

Zog
 
Colin,

Well, sit back, pop a soda open, grab your popcorn and I'll tell you a story
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He's a good friend of mine, and I was target practicing at his farm outside of town. It's hotter than Hades down here, and I was sweating up a storm (I'm going to have a T-shirt made that says "He11 has no fear for me since I lived in Texas"). So I pulled my black Bandando from my pocket repeatedly to mop my sodden brow. Once when I pulled it out, the weighted end slipped from my fingers and nearly hit the ground. He glanced over, saw it bounce, and asked me about it. Of course, he's a good enough friend and defense-minded enough that even if I told him point blank it was a blackjack used to pummel potential assailants into submission, he'd give me pointers on what makes it legal or not, and drop the subject. Because I had a good explanation (which really is half true, the weight really does help keep it in my pocket), he dropped the matter sooner.

It helps to have friends. . .

Zog
 
The velcro sounds like a great idea. Mabe the velcro should be standard (V-Bandando?) I've been thinking of a bandando for myself since the V-Gar is kinda pricey. The lead shot sound like the way to go too. Honey can I have some money?

[This message has been edited by Root (edited 07 September 1999).]
 
Root, my brother, save your pennies, save your pennies. I'm also glad to hear I'm not the only one who works th jobs but doesn't control the purse strings
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Zog
 
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