The Art of the Blade: History & Practice

The Art of the Blade is an unapologetically partisan guide to the history and use of the modern fighting knife. Prospective readers should be aware that this work not only favors the methods and designs of Modern Arnis Grandmaster Bram Frank’s “Modular Blade Combat/Concepts” system; it was specifically written for use in conjunction with his tools and teachings. However, many other notable practitioners and designs, including those of Randall and Buck, are touched upon along the way…