My home defense

We don't have handguns. My final defensive weapons are my reground stabbing/slashing knives.

[@SamuraiChris78]

In the States we have a saying about self defense "I'd rather be judged by 12 than carried by 6".

[@virtuovice]

+SamuraiChris78 Good saying! I take it.

[@grappolidipalma]

In Italy we have a similar saying: "meglio in brutto processo che un bel funerale" = better a bad process than a good funeral

[@rangerbravo]

BecauseICan good thing I already said that.

[@johnsmith-zm5bc]

DAMN RIGHT

[@raimundotorres44]

​​@virtuovice Don't you have a garden? I hear tell dead bodies make for good fertilizer.

[@virtuovice]

What you say is very correct here too. Please imagine the case that an intruder carries a kitchen knife and I kill him with a fighting knife cutting his throat. The court will judge that I thrust him at a lethal part with a stronger knife based on my medical knowledge despite that he carries a knife just to threaten me. To make legitimate self-defense I need to stab an unlethal part of his body with a weaker knife aftar I am injured by him decently. It is pretty unfair to good people. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

I have a strong plan. I need to be injured on my abdomen or extremities, but the opponent has to be injured on its neck or chest lethally. I am right handed and fortunately the opponent's heart is on its left. My knife is never aimed to its abdomen but to its upper body to reach its cardiovascular system. A scary sharp knife is needed to do it. I just protect my chest and neck sacrificing other portions of my body. Many people are killed eacy year with knives. They don't have a plan. Thanks.

[@Huskymotard88]

You are even in worse condition than here in Italy, regarding self defense... It will be always too late when our governments will understand that the right to defend our family should be by far more important (and also legitimate) than defending the criminals, which also violated our private property. Thanks for the interesting video.

[@virtuovice]

I like to prapare for fighting a bad guy. I have ever been threatened to kill me by some bad guys related to my profession. Preparation for fighting is not a wrong way.

[@rangerbravo]

Better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6.

[@justafloridamanfromthe75thRR]

In the majority of countries there's no jury, no "twelve" and you are judged simply by the judge.

[@rangerbravo]

@@justafloridamanfromthe75thRR and that is what is wrong with the world. The victim is punished. Break into my house, expect to be carried by 6.

[@jamesjacocks6221]

In the U.S. we have, for the greater part, a gun culture and burglars would frequently have a gun. I could easily not have been born because my grandfather was just a weak squeeze away from shooting his own son who was coming home from school and it was late so decided to pry a window. In the dark the bad outcome was a near thing. A gun isn't a bad thing for home defense but GREAT care and CAUTION need be used. I think the gun using homeowner must have a pre conceived plan for defense and it must be a legal approach to the defense. It is harder than some think to fool the forensic cop. This was a thoughtful video, Doc, and you could have been more topical.

[@jeremiahshine]

Here the authorities say, "Just make sure the body is inside."

[@Tharris7474]

I enjoy your videos, very much. I've been collecting knives for about 30 years. I have gained knowledge from your videos. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

No. I am a doctor and am more afraid a psyco determines to kill me for its specific reasoning.

[@giloliver8173]

I ride a Harley and carry a Glock God bless the USA

[@tSp289]

Gil Oliver ...and Austria, presumably. Glock is not an American company.

[@giloliver8173]

Smyrna Georgia USA

[@mrjumbolegz6483]

Some Glocks are made in the USA actually.

[@andrewhaverlin8644]

Gil Oliver its my dream too own both, glock 32 and a harley fourty eight

[@jn3750]

I drive a Mustang and carry a 1911!

[@virtuovice]

I don't think Bravo1.5 is nimble enough. And its handle traction will be weak for stabbing. 4mm thick 4.5 inch blade seems nice to fight with to me. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

No. My wood bokken weighs 18 ounces. Its blade length is 30 inches. They have almost the same spec.

[@27dcx]

the bokken is a formidable weapon. I would prefer it as my primary, with the knife on me as a secondary, just in case.

[@sapphirefile]

"Spears illegal to own." ............WTF! When did sharpened stick become illegal? That's like humanity 101.

[@johnpatterson9829]

Don't look at the weapons, listen to the determination not to be the victim in this man's voice, that is what counts in a home invasion scenario. Everything else just makes resistance easier, it is the initial mindset that is essential. This man means all he says.

[@virtuovice]

I think STS-5 is too bulky and heavy in a rush situation to be nimble enough. My home made saber-flat-zero grind knives will be sharper and nimbler. Mora Bushcraft Force is as sharp as mine. But it seems too light in contrast to STS-5 in my opinion. Beckar BK17 clip point knife and Short Kabar knife seem to be specifically designed for my purpose of sort. Thanks.

[@pappywith4]

I hope no one is threatening you? You are a Dr. a healer of people, you have enough know how to stop anyone but you help everyone!

[@virtuovice]

The plastic tie is a nice idea. I know where I get it. Thanks.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

I agree that household tools are a good option.

[@virtuovice]

Defense with a gun against a knife is judged as over defense in the court definitely. If we hate to be accused, we need to chose the same weapon as the intruder has. Anyway I can kill it with the same weapon legitimately. When I bash it on its head with the batoning flashlight, it will take a skull fracture. It is determined as soon as it breaks in here, not for my responsibility. I believe the intruder is even easier to deal with than a brown bear. Thanks.

[@rafalotreba6824]

Iron frying pan is another option. Or Russian army shovel. Seriously. They are short to manouver and have some weight behind them. And then have a knife next to you but use it as a last defence line. And situation evaluation, I mean if someone is going to nick your telly then let them do it. Telly is insured, you will buy a new one. If family is in danger then fight.

[@Seklart]

Fallkniven TK2 is actually a very good tactical knife even though short. Fast in close encounters. And its position in the hand can be changed very fast, and with total control and immediate tactile knowledge of its exact position.

[@virtuovice]

You say a very funny thing. Hakodate battle was 150 years ago. Many murders happen each year. Young women are mostly killed.

[@virtuovice]

I have changed my mind after taking some advice from people. The target should be only neck. Pneumothorax is not lethal at all. I have ever treated many natural pneumothorax patients. Neck cut from the front to the vertebrae is absolutely lethal. We need to determine what to do before it happens. My only lethal weapon is a knife. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

Yes. But the real anti-bear spray will be too strong for indoors. I will be damaged as well.

[@scottyjames4274]

I'll never understand why a legal system would favor criminals. A bad guy invading a private family's house is extremely dangerous, and innocent residents are justified to attack with everything they have. If someone breaks into your house, that is a direct threat to the lives of your family, and the only thing that matters is winning the contest. Waiting to assess the threat is suicide. In the US, the laws differ greatly from state to state. But I favor the ones that enable good people to protect themselves at any and all costs to the bad.

[@virtuovice]

What you say is pretty reasonable. But in Japan we need to assess what the intruder want to do before I take my action not to be prosecuted. Thanks.

[@daveintheshed4870]

Unfortunately if an intruder invades your home there will be no tike to "assess" the situation. If someone invades my home my assessment is to take him out, its my responsibility as a father and husband to protect my family. I'm not saying use lethal force but if he's in my house there will be a reckoning. Lethal force should always be an option as it is not fair to expect a peacful untrained citizen to make appropriate decisions when engaged with an agressor. I live in Canada and it basicly illegal to use deadly force to protect myself. If i injure the assailant and he can nolonger work, i can be sued for damages. I have decided that if faced with an assailant i will do what i have to and accept the consequences, sad but true but in Canada the criminal has more rights than the victim.

[@tSp289]

***** I think it's like in the UK. You can use deadly force if you reasonably believe they are trying to harm you. You'd determine this by their actions, words and what they were carrying. If they had a weapon, it's safe to assume they mean to use it. If they start towards you, you don't know what they're going to do so you put them down. If they verbally threaten you, then they have given you reason to believe they will harm you. I think you can't just attack them for being in your home. You _can_ forcibly eject them by threat or physically kicking their arse out of the door, but not using lethal force, and if you hurt them and they are no longer a threat, it is not OK to continue to harm them in any way, though you can (and should) restrain them. Of course, this is in a country where the chances of an intruder being armed are minimal, so in 99% of cases this law is perfectly reasonable. If they had a gun of course, it wouldn't be, because a gun can go from 0 to 'you're dead' in under a second, so shooting first is much more understandable. You could argue the same for knives, but most of the time, the above laws cover that, as the invader will most likely try to escape at the first sign of discovery.

[@muss.mal.nachdenkenmensch3460]

I live in Canada also. Talked to many cops. "If you use a gun the intruder/ attacker needs to be found dead" to prevent the defender to go to jail or be sued out of every last penny!

[@nickharwell9909]

I like your style of not taking your kindness as a weakness. Very respectable.

[@CSX4545]

Move to Tennessee and breath the fresh air of personal freedom

[@kingofcobwebs]

Please watch out when you need to come to my house - hahaha You would hear with a loud voice, ojamashimasu!! I'm sure your neighbors would hear it too! I've seen how well you sharpen your knives, and I am not a wrong guy! haha I too prefer a bokuto over a blade or pistol, although what is sitting beside my bed is not as well crafted or past down through my family - a simple shovel handle is just as effective. I loved this video!

[@Will-Xaru]

I am glad it could be of help. I wish you and your family the best of safety and I hope that nobody has dared to threaten you over KZbin or something silly like that? Anyway, ignore any threats or insults you get over the internet, you are a very wise man and you have helped me an awful lot in learning how to sharpen my knives and other tasks. I saw one of your videos from right after the earthquake, that must have been a very frightening time. You are definitely well prepared now for anything

[@northcacalacka545]

Hey Mr. Wako, I would like to recommend a couple of things that may help a home defense without guns. Here in USA wasp and hornet bee killer is great for distracting a would be burgler. It shoots like about 12ft and works like pepper spray. Trip wires in your home might distract someone while you whip them with that wood sword, and that Kabar fighting knife is excellent, I would maybe ad a lanyard to it to keep it in your hand in a fight though. Hopefully, you will never need any of it.

[@orozjetv]

The laws Waco respect put him and his family in tactical handicap. Peace is achieved through firepower superiority. Self defense is a human right - to keep and bear arms, castle doctrine and stand your ground is the right way.

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

You are absolutely correct!

[@richardallan455]

Thank you for sharing this,I like how you re grind and make the knife for you. I thought you would choose Japanese Tanto?, sharp point,strong dependable.

[@virtuovice]

+Richard Allan Japanese Tanto is forbidden by law for us to own because it is too effective as a weapon to kill people for this peaceful country. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

I need to ask the intruder what weapon he has before I chose my weapon not to be prosecuted. Only the officer can use his handgun to a bad guy who holds a knife. We civilians cannot do it. If we use a knife to a bad guy who doesn't have it, we are guilty of the over self defense. Therefore I need to prepare many items except for a handgun. Thanks.

[@SavageArms357]

Considering what you are limited to in Japan, Wako, this is a very good selection of kit. My only suggestion would possibly be a cold steel Indian war club, primitive and simple, but effective and easy to use. Though I am not sure if that would be allowed in Japan.

[@4nhk066]

what a badass video!

[@virtuovice]

We need to ask the intruder what weapon it has and how fiercely it needs to kill me or my family before doing our self defense. Over self defense is illegal even if it breaks in at night. Before anything we need to ask what it intends to do to us. In this silly situation we need to beat it. Thanks.

[@kongandbasses8732]

In Germany we are not allowed to own modern firearms, only one shot black powder muzzle loaders are allowed without licence. To have a gun you have to have a licence, either as a competition shooter in small caliber or big caliber handgun or rifle, starting out with weapons you borrow from an official shooting Club you have to be a member of. After some time you will be allowed to own a registered gun, then a second, later a third one and so on. Or you have to get a hunting licence, what means to have theory lessons, learning everything about the animals, the hunting seasons, how to maintain your weapon, shooting the animal to cause fast death to reduce suffering to a minimum, how to kill the animal when it runs away after beeing shot without using another bullet but a knife and how to process the meat. And other things I may have forgotten. You have to pass a test, then you have a hunting licence. Then you have to find somebody who owns the right to hunt and shoot in a specific aerea and get the permission to hunt. Our self defense law is on the side of the person getting attacked. But you have to maintain proportionality. This means you are allowed to hurt him to a state where he is no longer a threat, and you are allowed to use the weapon or implement that seems to be appropriate to do the job. So you are allowed to use a knife when somebody breaks into your house, because you do not know if he is there to hurt you or your family - and you don't know if he has a heavy tool like a hammer, or maybe a screwdriver or an actual knife in his pocket. But you are not allowed to kill him, you are just allowed to incapacitate the aggressor. You will not go to prison if you defend yourself from someone breaking into your house and you "incapacitate" him with a crosshoe handle. I have two of them, I gave my bokuto to my second son. If you kill somebody in self defense who attacks you with a club, and you used a knife, this will be OK. If you stabb him several times in a self defense situation and kill him with 5 stabbs, this will be called "overreacting in a self defense situation", and it will be OK. Because you have the right of beeing unharmed, but the aggressor lost this right as he attacked you. There even is something called "putative self defense", what means, if some big guy is comming at you with an angry face, looking or acting agressive, his hands are fists, and you think that you are in danger, you are allowed to defend yourself. But here comes the "proportional self defense" to count. You are not allowed to stabb this guy, but you may use the hoe handle or the bokuto. In this situation you are not free to smash his head, but incapacitating him by hitting his knee, making him go down this way. If he goes not down you are allowed to do more damage. You are also allowed to incapacitate an aggressor who is attacking or about to attack another person like your wife, your child or a friend that is with you. But rule No. 1 allways is: You have the right of beeing unharmed. If somebody attacks you or a person you have some kind of connection to, the aggressor has lost his right of beeing unharmed.

[@UnseenSpirit]

Also Wako please get an Akita dog. They are great for protection. I would love to see you and a dog in the mountains.

[@TheRunereaper]

I think you're absolutely right to consider your position Doc. In the end, perhaps every man in the world will have to make the decision to either defend his family and property in the way HE wants to or obey the unjust laws of a government which has disarmed him but not the criminals. In virtually every case each government gave the assurance that THEY would defend a man's home if he gave up the right to bear arms and in virtually every case they lied or have failed in their obligation.

[@SSGTJAB]

I'm very impressed with your preparedness! I feel your bokken would be best used to get your kill opening. I myself rely on my pistols and a tactical shotgun. I need to work on my blade skills. I have a friend that teaches martial arts I'll have him give me pointers with a bokken. This was a very good vid. I subed.

[@Double-Par-Golf]

I would be willing to bet that your knife would be much sharper than your intruder's. (Smiles) Watching your videos, I see the thought you put into each of your knives, and its specific purpose. You have a great deal of knowledge to give. I always take something away from your videos. If I ever find myself in Japan, it would be great to share a pot of coffee.

[@thomasbrown9515]

May I say - I pity the fool who attempts to break into your home.

[@rafalotreba6824]

I haven't seen Ka-Bar knives so sharp before. Stay safe, Sir.

[@virtuovice]

Our legal limitation is 6 inches. But many knife lovers own longer blades neglecting the law. I am extremely obedient to the law because the violation of the law directly leads me to loosing my gun license. Anyway I think a 4.5 inch blade is the most nimble and efficient to stab and slash in a close rush. Thanks.

[@TheRubadub1]

i hope you never need to use any of them but they are a must have thank you for showing them

[@SimmoAusful]

In Australia it's worse. A criminal gets a minimum sentence for stealing your things or harming your family, yet if you defend yourself in your own home in which you pay taxes and abide by the laws you can be prosecuted regardless of their weapon. The world is a wasteland. Figuratively.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Still good to be prepared in case of disaster or earthquake, IMO. People do all kinds of crazy things when desperate for food or water.

[@bitchbastardson]

kali and arnis is a great martial arts way of using a knife and a stick

[@JPSikaHunter]

It is a very interesting saying. We don't have a jury system nor a coffin system like yours here. Thanks.

[@SamuraiChris78]

Love the job you did on those Kabars!!!

[@songoku7925]

Mr.wako, if I may, have you tried to swing in one whole motion so he can't grab it ? It's very effective for breaking bones

[@UnseenSpirit]

The UK has strict laws too on guns and self defence.

[@AWDsome08]

Don't forget blocking with your swinging and thrusting. Pepper spray and tasers work well also. Just keep some handcuffs or zip tie cuffs around to detain the intruder(s)

[@fearzbeazt555]

Dude that is cool! Our bokken is call the bat :D

[@worddunlap]

.40 cal compact pistol, FNH 5.7x28mm, AR15, and a dog keep me safe. Not withholding my winning temperament and personality. It's too damn hard to swing a sword inside my house.

[@tony1954]

worddunlap agree. Swords require space. But it can still be a good choice for some people. I have one as a deterrent (and decoration). I live in northern Europe. Murder rate are pretty low and guns aren't common outside gang on gang violence. So going through the trouble of getting a gun license for intruders is simply paranoid. Not to mention owning a gun increases the chance of suicide. And I have depression. Not a good mix. Besides intruders don't use guns here. Unless you owe hells angels money. It's really only people who wants to rob you You have to worry about.

[@virtuovice]

Sword can be used as a weapon when the intruder has a knife to kill me. I have hunting guns because I do hunting. Swod also needs a reasonable purpose to own, martial arts or admiring. The admired swords are extremely expensive, and I don't do the sword martial arts. Therefore I cannot own a sword. Thanks.

[@YasumotoUS]

I thought the same thing as well re: bear spray, but thought again about a high-pressure stream of irritant in a close space scenario such as a hallway or bedroom. There could be serious repercussions for the spray operator. Now, inundating a stairwell or hallway with bear spray to render the entrance to the 2nd floor highly toxic is an interesting idea.

[@MrVegaslive]

Who else was waiting for Wako to bust out the Hattori Hanzo steel katana?

[@sebenzalover]

The last part while crushing and rubbing the paper was the scary part. Nice one Wako :D

[@SpydercoTac]

I would also consider getting a guard dog, some kind of alarm system and reinforced doors/windows with strong locks on them. They may get you precious time for you and your family to get to a safe room where you can call the cops or in the worst case, defend yourself with your weapons.

[@jn3750]

wako, do you know why I love the USA? I go to bed with an M4, a double stacked 1911, and a Kabar (7-inch) USMC by the nightstand.

[@captainsewerrat]

You know why I love my hometown? I don't need any of that to sleep soundly. (No offense meant. I'd probably own some guns just because if it was easy. But not for home defense, because I don't feel a need for it.)

[@muss.mal.nachdenkenmensch3460]

Well, you better wear protection if you go to bed with those bad boys.

[@artymech]

Wow, that really sucks that you are NOT allowed to own a hand gun to protect your most valued thing and that is your family!! We are lucky to have that right in the USA!! I feel for you and understand how you must feel some what helpless that you can't do more for you and your families protection!!!

[@jariperho]

artymech46 Gun-related crime statistics don't really favor your country's way of doing things, you know? What I don't like however, is that Finland has pretty much the same problem as Japan with laws over-protecting the intruder/perpetrator. We have to be really careful not to get prosecuted. I say all bets are off, and an invader shouldn't have such high expectations of legal protection for his illegal actions, but instantly going for a kill isn't good either.

[@Huskymotard88]

Jari Perho In Italy we have similar situation. Statistics in USA depends also on the easiness they buy a weapon and carry it outdoor (that's a problem), but in home defense i think they do the right thing. Every intrusion in your home should be seen as a direct offense against you and your family (and also, why not, against your property).

[@frankbutta9344]

Huskymotard88 There are NO problems with carry a handgun outside the home. Millions of Americans have a license to carry a firearm, and they aren't shooting everything in sight. My state of Pennsylvania has over 800,000 carry licenses issued, and a low homicide rate. In fact, the U.S. homicide rate is at the same level it was in 1962. Google FBI Uniform Homicide Table 8, and you'll see handgun homicides in the mid-8,000's, and knife homicides right around 1,600. Hands/fists/feet were used to kill 660 people in that table. I carry a lightweight 1911 everyday in a shoulder holster, and think about it the same way I do seatbelts.

[@jeremywang9148]

I kind of understand the combination, strode light to kill their eyesight then Ka-bar to kill em totally.

[@virtuovice]

Yes, I can. But if I say I own it for my home defense here. An officer will come to my house to arrest me. Katana is allowed to own to do martial arts or to admire its classy beauty. Owning a legal length knife doesn't need its reason. Home defense is okay. Only carrying it in public is illegal. But owning Katana entirely for home defense is absolutely illegal. If it was legal, every single man will have it at home. Thanks.

[@virtuovice]

Every Katana is registered to the police. So the owner doesn't need a personal license to own it. But when a familiy member inherit it, he or she will need to go to the police office to do some paperwork. Thanks.

[@Eurotrash4367]

You are fortunate to live in one of the safest countries in the world. I last visited Japan in 1992 and I was never concerned about violent crime. It was safe to walk alone at 2am anywhere in Tokyo. Have things become worse since my visit? If you were allowed to own a hand gun would you own one? If so, which brand/caliber would you select? Thanks for replying, I enjoy your vids very much.

[@frankbutta9344]

What's the law regarding the intruder "accidentally" falling the steps, or out the window? Thanks for sharing!

[@Will-Xaru]

I also keep knives and stuff ready in case of a break in, may I also recommend having plastic ties like the police use in case you have to detain somebody. It may not be just one person so you may have to overpower one person and then tie them and then go after others, so it is just an option. After being burgled I am extra careful about noises and extra prepared in case of an emergency. I would not want to be the person robbing me, especially after having that break in previously.

[@Eurotrash4367]

Nice collection but there hasn't been a documented home invasion in Hokkaido since the Battle of Hakodate.

[@jwrappuhn71]

I always keep my 45 under my pillow, and a knife on my night stand.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

I'm interested in the answer to this as well. What if a katana was passed down through the family for generations?

[@johnsmith-zm5bc]

never has a 200dollar mossberg beeen more needed

[@bothompson4911]

I feel for you my friend, when you try to break in my house you die! An it can be any number of weapons, if I need to go to a blade, I screwed up.

[@GohanSama]

The wooden sword is meant to be held by both hands. No dual-wielding with flashlight.

[@SpacemanXC]

The world is a funny place. I'm looking at about ten things in my room right now that are perfectly legal where I live, but would get me in serious trouble in other countries. And I live in California!

[@Will-Xaru]

I hope this is not the case also. I hope nobody would dare threaten Wako-san. Who would dare threaten a surgeon knife expert? Haha.

[@SpacemanXC]

Hey now. I live in an area of California that might as well be Asia, and I got no complaints. These people are quiet and keep to themselves. But the teenagers will always be teenagers of course. I was rowdy myself as a kid, so I don't give them a hard time.

[@27dcx]

a nice, properly weighted ball peen or cross peen hammer makes a great home defense option, and it is not something that is strictly a weapon so i think you would maybe be less likely to get into trouble if you had to use it.

[@Foodiedad17]

Slash at arteries. Stab upwards at mid of throat or through middle of jaw below chin.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Dr. Wako, I would incorporate the bear spray in your first line of defense. If an attacker cannot see, they are no longer a threat. This is a non-lethal alternative to more contact-oriented weapons. This will also give you some options and time if you are trying to assess how much of a response you should mount to an intruder. I think the flashlight/ bear spay combo would be my choice. Then the hardwood sword or bat. You don't want to get too close assuming the intruder has a knife.

[@borisbuliak3626]

I know this video is very old, but how about hurricane glass windows? They’ve come down some in $ here in the USA, anything that starts by making the breakable glass stronger should be the spear point of your defense plan. Stay safe mr Wako

[@CommonCentsOutdoorsman]

I understand. As you may know we are also in a struggle in America to keep our gun and self defense rights. The struggle is intense and the people will not give in so easily. Wish us luck!

[@dougbulldog9947]

I keep a pack of slobbering boxers -the four legged fury variety, never had a problem with home defence...yet

[@Imightberiding]

I'm pretty sure this video just ensured the security of your home & family. With all the knives & your sharpening skills, I don't think anyone would come close to your home with nefarious intent.

[@judesheckelberg5135]

Unless, of course, there is more than one person. But Japan is a culturally and racially homogeneous society, and therefore high trust, so Virtuovice will probably remain safe...until China decides Japan has existed long enough.

[@deankirby5966]

I know that you have bear spray for your outdoor excursions; Do you keep it handy for home protection as well? A good spray of it, I'm sure, would greatly increase the opportunity for effective use of your other weapons. What is your method of carrying all of the items? Do you hold the flashlight in the non-dominant hand while wielding the wooden sword in the other? Knife on lanyard around neck?

[@starshipfantastica]

Interesting to learn about Japanese law. I notice in your last hunting video you had bear spray, that may be good for you wife to use when you are not at home.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

I believe Dr. Wako when he says he's prepared. I'd be interested to see how a Bravo 1.5 with a swedge grind would do as a fighting/defense knife. It has just enough length. I'd be a little worried about traction, though.

[@ReclusiveMountainMan]

Wako, have you thought about a baseball bat? We have a couple around the house. Cold steel makes some weighted polymer bats that they claim are virtually indestructible. Might be an okay alternative?

[@maddantt7757]

A well regulated militia, being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the PEOPLE to keep and bear arms shall not be infringed.

[@1USASOLDIER]

I am sorry to hear that it is hard to defend yourself where you live. I live in the USA. My home defense is much different. I have a .45 pistol at my bed side, and a 12 gauge next to the door. Happy hunting.

[@PrepperDale]

Wicked looking knives.

[@virtuovice]

It doesn't look nimble though. Thanks.

[@Tharris7474]

I understand. The saying we have here is, "it's better to be tried by 12 than carried by 6." Meaning, tried by a jury of 12 people in court, than carried by 6 in a coffin.

[@oilman929]

Good video. Unfortunate laws. If bad guy has a knife Japanese law allows you to use a knife. Unless you are highly trained you will get cut, possibly seriously, in a knife fight as you alluded to in the video. A knife is a lethal weapon yet but you can't counter with another lethal weapon, i.e., your hunting rifle. Instead you are forced to risk substantial injury to yourself defending your home and family. Good though that you have developed a plan on what to do.

[@AamuZombi]

Does it really matter what kind of a knife you have for self defense purposes? I mean if you intend to cause severe injuries or even kill to defend yourself, pretty much any knife will do, heck you can even stab someone to death with a screwdriver or a pencil. Here in Finland the one who gets less injuries usually gets prosecuted if taken to court, even if its just a fistfight. so the real question is, would you rather be killed or prosecuted as such, if you had to defend yourself?

[@Bluefoot65]

nine penny nail (10 cm heavy nail) can be thrown, Sling shot (Obi with a round river stone) What is the range? 20 meters it will take practice to hit a lethal spot in the dark

[@foxy448]

Good Video. In Ireland we are being told not to defend ourselves in our own home, I say fuck that. When enough people start kicking ass in our own defense crime will stop pretty fast. .

[@chriseverett5362]

Good old Texas. I do love my 12-gauge.

[@YasumotoUS]

If you truly believe that your office / home is a target for break-ins, what about investigating more robust window solutions (such as glass block or break-resistant glass) or even putting up bars on the exterior to prevent entrance even if the window is broken.

sir I would suggest a full sized k-bar with 7 inch blade. Also don't try to go trough the chest or ribs but just under the ribcage with an upward trust or come in from above inside the scapula and clavicle. You can pierce the heart and lungs with one thrust from beneath or above. That is why the k-bar has a 7 inch blade. Also try a nonfunctional replica rifle with a bayonet affixed and learn some basic bayonet fighting technique. That would be far superior to any knife. Stay safe.