02-05-2006, 06:41 AM
Why learn these things? Well, personally, it fascinates me. Combat is an art form believe it or not, and a very difficult one to master, and a very valueable one to possess. I guess, for me it goes back to something my uncle said when I was young as a word of caution. I showed him a knife I had bought, and he said flat out leave it in my room, any knife pulled for defence unless you know how to use it, can be taken and used against you. I thought that was damn good advice, so I taught myself how to use one until I was quite competent with a bladed weapon. I\'m never without one now, and luckily, have never had cause to use it. But, if ever a situation arises where I have to defend myself, or my family, I will not become a victim and stand idely by. That is why I know all those ways to kill and hurt people, Darwinism at it\'s most rudimentary form, survival of the fittest, if I\'m attacked, I won\'t become extinct.
As for why I have a large collection, it\'s like anything really, same kind of draw as masks and props, plus, a knife is always handy, think how many times you use one in a day for mundane regular things.
As for why I have a large collection, it\'s like anything really, same kind of draw as masks and props, plus, a knife is always handy, think how many times you use one in a day for mundane regular things.