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- Model: P002-01-BK- S
This training tool was born from the idea of Roberto Risicato, founder of the Red Claw brand specialized in the production of specific tools for training and personal defense.
The Panther is a simulacrum of a knife with a rather classic shape, equipped with a slightly asymmetrical double guard and with a 96 mm long blade, a thickness of 8 mm for a total length of 228 mm.
It consists of an external fiberglass reinforced nylon shell, and inside there is the absorbent fiber on which the ink is applied through the two holes on the external shell (it is therefore not necessary to disassemble the knife every time you need to add ink). The absorbent fiber protrudes slightly from the blade in the whole area of the cutting edge, the tip and extends up to the swedge.
The Panther's concept is developed on the assumption that, in addition to leaving irrefutable traces of ink when the blade passes, the simulacra should have a weight comparable to that of a real knife. The most popular plastic / rubber training knives on the market are in fact very light, and induce a very different perception and handling during training from that of a real knife.
To limit the difference in weight with real blades, the Panther is equipped with a steel insert that covers the entire length of the knife, giving it rigidity and a total weight of 70 g (not very far from what would be the weight of a real knife with the same size).
The handle features a 3D striped texture, which improves the grip on the instrument. From an ergonomic point of view, the handle may not be particularly comfortable depending on the size of the hand, since it is characterized by a not very pronounced finger groove as well as by a rather wide conformation in height but of reduced thickness.
After loading the ink into the simulacrum (which requires a little more patience when it is first used for the ink to spread over the entire absorbent fiber), we used the Panther during a training session. The marks left by the marker knife, both on the fabric and on the skin, are clear and accurately highlight the hit areas and how the "cut" was made.
The absorbent fiber is also placed in the tip area and on the blade swedge, thus extending the effectiveness of the instrument for demonstrating various techniques. The ink provided is super washable for children, so you will not have to call the exorcist to calm your wife when you show her the ink-smeared t-shirt.
The Panther is sold with a handy case containing the entire kit: knife and sheath, vial of red ink (super washable for children), the screwdriver to disassemble the knife, a spare insert of absorbent fiber and instructions for use.
The package includes:
• N.1 knife complete with sheath
• N.1 10ml vial with super washable blue ink dispenser
• N.1 10ml vial with super washable red ink dispenser
• N.1 CARDBOARD BOX
• Instructions
