This valuable training guide provides insight into Jim Bowie, the 'Bowie knife' and the fighting systems associated with both. Reminiscent of art found in early fencing manuals, the 200+ pen-and-ink drawings in this book are so skilfully executed that they vividly convey the movement of the training[...]
The low-tech, high-impact tomahawk has been carried in every American war, including Vietnam, Afghanistan, and Iraq. Here, the author traces the origins of the tomahawk, and uses his dynamic drawings to show how it can be utilized singly or with the long knife in both offensive and defensive encount[...]
In the latest addition to his Fighting Weapons series, Dwight McLemore does for the staff what he did earlier for the Bowie, tomahawk, and sword. The Fighting Staff is a modern illustrated guide to using one of man's oldest weapons. In keeping with his philosophy on fighting weapons, in this workboo[...]
Recognized as the national weapon of Nepal, the kukri has been associated with the British Army's fearsome Gurkha brigades since their creation. The unique downward slope of the blade gives the kukri its distinctive look and renowned ability to effect powerful, accurate cuts. In this latest addition[...]
The 2004 book The Fighting Tomahawk revolutionized modern study of the combat use of the American tomahawk. Now, author Dwight McLemore presents an expanded course in every aspect of this formidable, iconic weapon. In The Fighting Tomahawk, Volume II, McLemore shares additional details, thoughts, an[...]