Wood, Metal, Bamboo – Usage of the Japanese Sword
In the following few paragraphs I want to explain the “nuts and bolts” and the “hows and wherefores” for the usage of the Japanese...
How to Properly Hold a Knife for Self-Defense and Military Applications – Part 1
Of the innumerable knife concepts and maneuvers that I consider unsound, the most egregious of these are the unsafe knife grips that abound.
An Instructors Guide to Teaching Knife Defense to Civilians Part One
The knife is one of mankind’s oldest and most valuable tools. It’s also the weapon of choice for most violent attacks around the world....
What is the Best Knife Grip for Combat?
“What is the best knife grip for combat?”
I get asked that question a lot at seminars. I usually respond by saying “Well, show me...
Damascus Knight .45
Master pistolsmith Terry Tussey presents a sub-Officer's 1911 with seven rounds of payload in a super compact package.
Bridging a chasm some 2,000 years wide,...
The Japanese Sword Forging Process – Part 1
Throughout history the sword forging process used in the creation of authentic Samurai Swords has been as much an art form as it is a...
He Hath Crafted A Weapon of Knightly Prowess
Terry Tussey at the helm of Tussey Custom, is well known to GUNS readers. His classical styled yet modern and supremely functional pistols have...
Combative Knife Fighting Truths
There are 12 brutal truths when it comes to combative knife fighting. Knife fighting is a serious topic and should never be taken lightly!...
Terry Tussey Custom Pistol Tuning
This veteran smith has devoted 35 years to perfecting the 1911!
Everyone is familiar with the, phenomenon of mid-life crisis, and it seems to be...
Big: That’s Not a Knife . . .THAT’S a BIG Knife
By Lynn Thompson - Cold Steel ~ In my earlier article regarding "Mouse Knives" I urged my friends and customers to examine their knife...
“Ultra Thin” Handgun Grips from Tussey Custom
Long known for custom handguns, not many people know that Tussey Custom also specializes in a few high quality, custom bits and pieces for...
LOD Precision Marksman Sniper Rifle 2
The Accuracy Tests
In Part 1 of this series, LOD President. Billy Martin, spent considerable time with me, familiarizing me with his equipment, getting in some...
Stealth .45 ACP Compensators
I don't like compensators. To my traditionalist's eye, they are funny-looking contraptions better suited to imaginary guns in Star Wars movies. Real men all...
An Instructors Guide to Teaching Knife Defense to Civilians Part Two
Training
Inasmuch as anyone with absolutely no experience can be deadly with a knife; training how to use one offensively is the best way to...
Accuracy Capabilities of a Modern Sniper System 3
This is the final chapter dealing with the evaluation of L.O.D. Training Associates: a total sniper, equipment, and training system, developed by Mr. Billy...
Croatian Soldiers and the Invention of the Necktie
Old history books share that it was a cravat that became the symbol of a small European nation and its beauty soon won over...
