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Summary: original
Review: An entirely new approach to the subject--the author analyzes data he has collected in the form of anecdotes about violent incidents (many of which he repeats), to reveal statistical patterns he finds in weapons-related incidents in the Baltimore area. Interesting all around.
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Summary: STATISTICS AND ANECDOTES . . .
Review: Honestly, I expected a book about knifefighting, but this was more like "what happens when someone gets stabbed with a knife." It was an excellent book, nonetheless. Highly detailed as to demographics, weapon preferences, and skell tactics. The only thing missing was graphs! Interesting data on not one, but SEVERAL methods of using your jacket as a shield (incidentally, that's where the term "Cloak and Dagger" originated). More criminology than cutlery here, but still an outstanding read.
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Summary: STATISTICS AND ANECDOTES . . .
Review: Honestly, I expected a book about knifefighting, but this was more like "what happens when someone gets stabbed with a knife." It was an excellent book, nonetheless. Highly detailed as to demographics, weapon preferences, and skell tactics. The only thing missing was graphs! Interesting data on not one, but SEVERAL methods of using your jacket as a shield (incidentally, that's where the term "Cloak and Dagger" originated). More criminology than cutlery here, but still an outstanding read.
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Summary: Honestly
Review: I know, I know. A lot of people are saying about a lot of books that they are "fantastic". "This book is better than all".
I am not saying this is the very best about the subject of knife-fighting there is.
But it is very good.
LaFond is doing a statistical analyst of 1,000 knife- related cases. He does NOT talk like a haught martial artist who has never been in a real fight. Neither does he promote dumb-headed agression. He has things to say, and he has got data, as well as the stories of the people who this happened to.
Fighting is dangerous. LaFond does not pretend to learn you anything that "magicly" would protect you from it. He does give you the chance to have some notion of aspects of it, you probably have not thought about before.A must read for serious matial artists. (Cliche, I know.)
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Summary: original
Review: The Logic of Steel is the second book that I have read from Mr. LaFond. Like his first book, "The Fighting Edge", I was taught techniques of self-defense. As I was transported into the seedy world of knife encounters, I realized that I need to purchase a gun. I definitely would be on the losing end of a shank attack, especially if I can't tell I'm being stabbed! I really enjoy his style of writing. The information flows easily and the author does not write above your head. The dialogue was hilarious. I can't believe what people will do and say. The chapter headings and quotes are the best, particularly his use of the actual words from ancient Greek and Roman soliders. The Logic of Steel will give you the knowledge of how to handle yourself if in a knife attack and what you can do to get out of the situation. However, I must say that the Ebonic language was a little confusing to follow. Thanks for the glossary. I will end with my two favorite lines from the book. Tatto Rick -- "There is no objective truth. Life is a subjective mess...Chaos is the rule. Order is a mathematical fantasy." James La Fond -- "The true study of fighters is the study of the fighter's character, not his technique."
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