Gunting - Trainer
In the world of martial arts there are some interesting tools of the trade. The C68 Gunting (I know, you’re thinking “what’s a Gunting?”) is a new model from Spyderco, it’s also a maneuver used in Filipino martial arts. In a nutshell, Gunting is a series of moves used to disable an opponent by striking their weapon and body and targeting various non-lethal pressure points. The Spyderco Gunting design sprang from the mind of Martial Arts “hall of famer” Bram Frank. Most noticeable is the appendage on the blade. The ingeniousness of this blade shape is apparent in two ways: The appendage allows for Kinetic Opening (patent pending) of the blade by leveraging it against an object or opponent. In the closed position it can be used like a Yawara Stick with the appendage being applied to various pressure points on an opponent’s body for non-lethal control. Are you listening law enforcement, military and rescue personnel? Spyderco opted to use CPM440V stainless blade steel. Also noteworthy is the Spyderco Compression Lock. The lock release is set into the top of a G-10 handle. It’s functional simplicity and unquestionable strength are poised to take the cutlery industry by storm. The front side of the handle and back-side of the clip feature divots/indentations for Indexing (a controlled rotation of the knife during martial arts applications). For the first time, Spyderco will offer an equal weight, fully-functional trainer. The Gunting Trainer is sold separately and features a specially ground safety blade of GIN-1 stainless steel and red G-10 handle. The Gunting and its training counterpart recently took the “Most Innovative knife of the Millennium” award by the martial arts industry.
Discontinued by manufacturer, limited quantities available.
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