August 11, 2025 • 6 mins
Here's 8 Reasons Knives Can Be Better Than Guns and why you need to start training with a knife now.
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Speaker 1 (00:00):
So in a day and age where games like Fortnite
and Call of Duty has a lot of guys hyper
fixated on firearms, acting like guns are the end all,
be all, the only thing you need solution to a
crisis or a survival situation, I'm here to tell you
that ain't the case. So before we begin, I want
to say thanks for tuning in to another episode of
(00:21):
the Urban Warrior podcast, your number one source for self defense, survival,
and the supernatural. Today, I'm gonna be covering guns versus knives.
Eight reasons why knives are better options in close quarter combat.
So if you like this type of content and you
want more, make sure to like, subscribe, share, turn on notifications,
and without further ado, let's kick it. So the famous
(00:43):
adage famously uttered by Sean Connery and the film The Untouchables,
don't bring a knife to a gunfight. While this maximum
is true in many situations, it fails to address the
nuance of close quarters combat, where knives often emerge as
the more favorable choice. So, in such confined scenarios, possessing
(01:05):
an edge weapon can make all the difference between self
preservation and being vulnerable. So I'm gonna give you eight
compelling reasons why knives outshine guns when the battlefield narrows,
potentially setting the age o debate of knives versus guns
to rest once and for all. First of all, is
the twenty one foot rule. Law enforcement has long relied
(01:27):
on the twenty one foot rule, which poses that an
assailing wielding a knife can cover twenty one feet and
the time it takes you to draw and fire your gun.
This rule underscores the immense pressure on someone trying to
draw a firearm in such a situation, so recent research
from like Minnesota State University suggests that actual distance covered
(01:50):
can exceed twenty one feet or making it essential to
equipped officers with edge tools as viable alternatives. Next, no
line of fire. Firearms require a clear line of fire
to be effective, a luxury seldom found in close quarters combat.
In contrast, knives can be tactically deployed with precision in
(02:11):
various ways, minimizing the risk of missing your target. Next,
if you miss. In movies, individuals miraculously manage to draw
and fire a gun just in the nick of time
to thwart an attacker, and real life is not so different. Encounters, however,
often feature fast moving adversaries who close in rapidly for
(02:32):
a drawn gun to be used effectively, so even if
you do manage to fire, there's no guarantee of hitting
your assailant, rendering you defenseless as they approach you. Number
four no ammunition needed. Unlike firearms, knives are always loaded,
ready for action, no matter how many times they are used.
Number five fast learner. Almost anyone can wild a knife
(02:55):
effectively with minimal training as slashing and cutting with the blade.
It's pretty instinctive. In contrasts, mastering the use of a
firearm demands a steeper learning curve and is more expensive.
Number six no warning, just action. A knife's deployment is
swift and silent, lacking the need to load, manipulate safeties,
(03:18):
or squeeze a trigger. This proves invaluable in high stress,
crisis or survival situations where time is limited and maneuvering
space can and most likely will be pretty constrained. Number seven.
The lethal force question responding to an attacker with a
firearm often leaves you with one stark option, employing maximum
(03:40):
sometimes lethal force. A knife, while also lethal, offers a
more versatile weapon capable of diverse defensive strategy next better defense.
Effective self defense starts with situational awareness. If you're confronted
by a knife wielding assailant, prioritizing your safety over drawing
weapon is going to be paramount, So you're going to
(04:02):
need to assess the distance between you and your attacker
and focus on creating space while avoiding the initial assault.
Attempting to draw a weapon without these precautions can lead
to injury. As you evade the initial attack, prepare to
draw your knife or defensive tool for tactical defense. These
eight reasons collectively emphasize the effectiveness of knives in close
(04:24):
quarters combat. While no one disputes the value of guns
for security, the possession and mastery of a knife provides
a broader range of options when your When your primary
goal is self preservation, so achieving the best chance of
survival involves diligent practice until the knife usage becomes second
nature and muscle memory. So make sure that you seek
(04:47):
a proficient instructor, obtain practice knives, and commit to rigorous
training in close quarters confrontation. Knives offer a distinctive advantage
beyond their immediate lethality. They can double this versatile tool
for non lethal purposes such as cutting, restraining, or crafting
improvised barriers. This adaptability, combined with their swift deployment and
(05:09):
minimal reliance on ammunition, underscores the value of knives as
not just a weapon, but a multifunctional instrument in situations
where quick decision making can spell the difference between life
and death. So if you want to see some of
my recommendations for some really good self defense and survival knives,
make sure to check out my recommendations below as well
(05:29):
as I put some of the recommendations on my own
personal website. The links are going to be in the
description section below or in the bio. And again, if
you like this type of content, make sure to check
me out on discord, where you can actually communicate with
me as well as other like minded individuals. Just make
sure that you behave in there or I will kick
you out. And also, being that this channel is not
(05:51):
yet monetized, any type of contribution would be greatly appreciated.
I do have my Patreon support starts as low as
a dollar and fifty cents, so feel free to check
that out. I have about seven different tiers with a
lot of really cool exclusive stuff, so check it out.
Until next time, this is be Rock signing out. Thanking
you for tuning in to the Urban Warrior podcast. See
(06:12):
you next time. Oh and follow me on Twitch as
well as on TikTok links in the description Peace
So in a day and age where games like Fortnite
and Call of Duty has a lot of guys hyper
fixated on firearms, acting like guns are the end all,
be all, the only thing you need solution to a
crisis or a survival situation, I'm here to tell you
that ain't the case. So before we begin, I want
to say thanks for tuning in to another episode of
(00:21):
the Urban Warrior podcast, your number one source for self defense, survival,
and the supernatural. Today, I'm gonna be covering guns versus knives.
Eight reasons why knives are better options in close quarter combat.
So if you like this type of content and you
want more, make sure to like, subscribe, share, turn on notifications,
and without further ado, let's kick it. So the famous
(00:43):
adage famously uttered by Sean Connery and the film The Untouchables,
don't bring a knife to a gunfight. While this maximum
is true in many situations, it fails to address the
nuance of close quarters combat, where knives often emerge as
the more favorable choice. So, in such confined scenarios, possessing
(01:05):
an edge weapon can make all the difference between self
preservation and being vulnerable. So I'm gonna give you eight
compelling reasons why knives outshine guns when the battlefield narrows,
potentially setting the age o debate of knives versus guns
to rest once and for all. First of all, is
the twenty one foot rule. Law enforcement has long relied
(01:27):
on the twenty one foot rule, which poses that an
assailing wielding a knife can cover twenty one feet and
the time it takes you to draw and fire your gun.
This rule underscores the immense pressure on someone trying to
draw a firearm in such a situation, so recent research
from like Minnesota State University suggests that actual distance covered
(01:50):
can exceed twenty one feet or making it essential to
equipped officers with edge tools as viable alternatives. Next, no
line of fire. Firearms require a clear line of fire
to be effective, a luxury seldom found in close quarters combat.
In contrast, knives can be tactically deployed with precision in
(02:11):
various ways, minimizing the risk of missing your target. Next,
if you miss. In movies, individuals miraculously manage to draw
and fire a gun just in the nick of time
to thwart an attacker, and real life is not so different. Encounters, however,
often feature fast moving adversaries who close in rapidly for
(02:32):
a drawn gun to be used effectively, so even if
you do manage to fire, there's no guarantee of hitting
your assailant, rendering you defenseless as they approach you. Number
four no ammunition needed. Unlike firearms, knives are always loaded,
ready for action, no matter how many times they are used.
Number five fast learner. Almost anyone can wild a knife
(02:55):
effectively with minimal training as slashing and cutting with the blade.
It's pretty instinctive. In contrasts, mastering the use of a
firearm demands a steeper learning curve and is more expensive.
Number six no warning, just action. A knife's deployment is
swift and silent, lacking the need to load, manipulate safeties,
(03:18):
or squeeze a trigger. This proves invaluable in high stress,
crisis or survival situations where time is limited and maneuvering
space can and most likely will be pretty constrained. Number seven.
The lethal force question responding to an attacker with a
firearm often leaves you with one stark option, employing maximum
(03:40):
sometimes lethal force. A knife, while also lethal, offers a
more versatile weapon capable of diverse defensive strategy next better defense.
Effective self defense starts with situational awareness. If you're confronted
by a knife wielding assailant, prioritizing your safety over drawing
weapon is going to be paramount, So you're going to
(04:02):
need to assess the distance between you and your attacker
and focus on creating space while avoiding the initial assault.
Attempting to draw a weapon without these precautions can lead
to injury. As you evade the initial attack, prepare to
draw your knife or defensive tool for tactical defense. These
eight reasons collectively emphasize the effectiveness of knives in close
(04:24):
quarters combat. While no one disputes the value of guns
for security, the possession and mastery of a knife provides
a broader range of options when your When your primary
goal is self preservation, so achieving the best chance of
survival involves diligent practice until the knife usage becomes second
nature and muscle memory. So make sure that you seek
(04:47):
a proficient instructor, obtain practice knives, and commit to rigorous
training in close quarters confrontation. Knives offer a distinctive advantage
beyond their immediate lethality. They can double this versatile tool
for non lethal purposes such as cutting, restraining, or crafting
improvised barriers. This adaptability, combined with their swift deployment and
(05:09):
minimal reliance on ammunition, underscores the value of knives as
not just a weapon, but a multifunctional instrument in situations
where quick decision making can spell the difference between life
and death. So if you want to see some of
my recommendations for some really good self defense and survival knives,
make sure to check out my recommendations below as well
(05:29):
as I put some of the recommendations on my own
personal website. The links are going to be in the
description section below or in the bio. And again, if
you like this type of content, make sure to check
me out on discord, where you can actually communicate with
me as well as other like minded individuals. Just make
sure that you behave in there or I will kick
you out. And also, being that this channel is not
(05:51):
yet monetized, any type of contribution would be greatly appreciated.
I do have my Patreon support starts as low as
a dollar and fifty cents, so feel free to check
that out. I have about seven different tiers with a
lot of really cool exclusive stuff, so check it out.
Until next time, this is be Rock signing out. Thanking
you for tuning in to the Urban Warrior podcast. See
(06:12):
you next time. Oh and follow me on Twitch as
well as on TikTok links in the description Peace
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