Who uses reverse grip?

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mongomondo

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I've been watching a lot video reviews of folding knives on youtube and I noticed almost all of them show different grips and make sure to include the reverse grip. My question is who ever uses the reverse grip and why do people keep showing this grip?

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It is used in certain styles of martial arts and is a favorite of mall Ninjas. ;)
 
I sometimes use reverse grip to cut away from me when dicing up cardboard. Good work out for the pecs man. :cool:
 
It's taught in Filipino Martial Arts. Some people use it, but I have never been able to make it work effectively myself. I prefer the saber grip.
 
I use the reverse grip specifically to check out the ergos of a knife in reverse grip. Aside from that, I have no use for it.
 
It's rather effective (IMHO) if you carry a knife in your back pocket. I usually carry a Cold Steel Ti-Lite in my left back pocket. When I pull it out, and the grabber opens the blade, it's automatically in the reverse grip. I am then able to (just as an example) do a left to right slash, which would allow me to transition into a better grip (saber, hammer, ect.). Other than that, I don't really see where it's needed all that much. I think a lot of people show off this type of grip because they saw it in a movie or they think it looks cool. But that's just my $0.02..........
 
I use a reverse grip (with the edge out) almost exclusively when doing MBC. It's just the most effective grip for me; slightly better than a saber grip. You have to learn how to transition though, and this is where a lot of people give up on reverse grip.
 
I do. Look up pakal and pikal knife. It is a ripping technique.

It is a very strong knife grip and allows the user to systematically take-apart an opponent using the opponents own moves and momentum against him. Holding in icepick fashion with edge-in, you can thrust down with force (penetrates clothing) into an opponent -the opponent's natural reaction is to pull-away, allowing the blade edge to make a secondary cut (the rip). The goal is to completely reduce your opponents ability to fight using his own natural motions against himself.

This definitely requires training and ability to fight in close.

You can not learn this from YouTube.
 
I use it frequently. It can be an effective hold if one learns and has the strength/skill to thrust the blade in a sweeping motion, edge out, while holding the knife in a reverse grip in one's "off hand." I used that approach this morning while trimming my cherry trees. I trim with the knife in my left hand and while controlling / gathering the branches using my right hand.
 
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I use reverse and/or saber because you can increase the "stabbing jab distance" and reverse grip allows the forearm to block without getting completely shredded.

I have practiced some pi'kal...I find it an excellent way to stab yourself if your technique misses the mark. That's my personal opinion, but with training knives I was hitting myself 20-30% of the time.

I prefer Kali and Arnis techniques, but the reality is this: Fighting with a knife is really really dangerous for both parties. You can be disarmed, or have your blade deflected back into you...I've seen unarmed Akido students deflect training knives into the Femoral, Brachial, and Jugular/Carotid zones with such vigor that they left the opponents limbs tingling for a few minutes, or knocked people flat entirely.

The best techniques don't kill your opponent, they disable them long enough for you to get the heck out of dodge. Knee, shoulder, and abdomen slashes are mechanically disabling. If they can't run, and you can, you're safe.

In close range, both parties are going to walk away in very bad shape, so be quick, and get out fast.
 
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ill only use it when extra cutting force (large boxes. etc...) is needed or when im just sitting around bored flipping my faves around in sheer boredom.
 
Some seem to be talking about holding the knife with the edge in, blade up by your thumb. Other seem to be talking about icepick type grip, knifeis upside down and your thumb is at the tail end of the blade. :confused:

Maybe the OP is talking about a icepick grip? I use the knife in a "reverse grip" more than a normal grip. I use it to pull through cardboard... Yeah yeah yeah, cut away from yourself. I know MOM!!! Really though I have zero use for a icepick grip, but when knifesterbating I find myself trying it out.

:D
 
It's good for what it's good for, which is trap blocking and very close quarters combat, mostly. So it has a place as a part of offensive strategy.
 
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Some seem to be talking about holding the knife with the edge in, blade up by your thumb. Other seem to be talking about icepick type grip, knifeis upside down and your thumb is at the tail end of the blade. :confused:

Maybe the OP is talking about a icepick grip? I use the knife in a "reverse grip" more than a normal grip. I use it to pull through cardboard... Yeah yeah yeah, cut away from yourself. I know MOM!!! Really though I have zero use for a icepick grip, but when knifesterbating I find myself trying it out.

:D
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Yeah I was talking about the ice pick style. Sorry if my terminology was wrong.
 
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