Who says this is a good knife fight? Huge theatrical swings that lead you open to either a riposte or a counterattack. They wouldn't get past the first round in a fencing tournament anywhere.
I have a manual on Special Forces knife fighting. I thought you were supposed to have the knives reversed from what is depicted. Well, Hollywood and reality seldom meet.
I started training in martial arts when I was 9 years old so for 61 years I have practiced I am seventy-one I am a teacher of weapons in the World Tiagi Association but I could never fight with a knife like that's why I have false teeth and my teeth were made for a bigger man LOL
(James Remar) Sam Starr - the villain from the 48 hours movie. Dude was in everything. In 1985, Remar was fired from the cast of Aliens after being arrested for drug possession.
and once again the downfall of every serial killer: the ego, narcissistic ways, having to have the last word. they are all idiots fictional or real who all try to be different but they are all the same
amazing knife fight ...amazingly boring Carradine cheated by using kung-fu on the half-breed to gain the upper hand there is not nearly enough blood for a close-in knife fight case in point, see how there is absolutely no blood on Carradine's knife as he puts it in his sheath at 4:16
I really liked this film, mostly because of its grittiness and somewhat raw reactions to situations. Def a fav. But, this knife fight scene (I don't necessarily like to disagree with the majority) is in fact very entertaining and fairly chuck full of macho ingredients and expletives, I'll give you that. But as far as an actual knife fight goes this is a fantasy. As much as the Bowie knife is as impressive as Dirty Harry's .44 Magnum, it's a terrible choice for in-close combat such as was depicted in the film. Also, holding the knife itself in what is referred to as a 'Hammer' grip in such close quarters is questionable at best. A 'Hammer' grip is a better option from further distance and most effective with multiple threats (more than one bad guy). The reverse hammer grip is much more effective in close for many reasons including the ability to pin/lock the assailants body parts and not only slice important flesh/tendons but also lends itself to follow-up stab/slashing counter moves...and using your other hand, defensive blocking and/or joint locking moves. Apologies for rambling...great movie. But for this scene a backward held buffalo skinning knife would have been radically more....effective.
When thomas say "it was beautifull" with his revenge... i love Bekker's face, i m pretty sure he imagine already doing that to RJ. He's already convinced 😁
