Original Knife
Did you know that knife fighting was one of the ‘original’ women’s art?
Ladies… be proud 
The next time when you hold that kitchen knife, remind yourselves that it was your ancestors who taught this art to the men…
PP… LOL not only ‘kitchen’, my friend…
They were employed by the warriors of the bygone days in espionage. Knives and other small, sharp weapons were employed by the women (for example, the kerambit, hairpin, knuckle dusters (yes, it was used as belt buckles), small bamboo shafts, etc.)
And yes, some used the kitchen knives as a defense tools against heavily armored men!
Johan, I am a guy…
wow — i didn’t know that!!
learned something really cool today!
thanks!
Original Knife Test Footage
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