A hidden blade knife is a knife that is concealed inside of another object - generally clothing. It was common for both men and women in the 17th century to have hidden blades attached to their garter or belt which they would reach up under their cl...
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A hidden blade knife is a knife that is concealed inside of another object - generally clothing. It was common for both men and women in the 17th century to have hidden blades attached to their garter or belt which they would reach up under their clothes with one hand, draw the knife out with the other, and stab someone before they even realized what had happened.
As with any concealed weapon you should feel confident with the weapon in your hand before using it. Make sure to practice taking these weapons out so that you don't find yourself in a situation where your enemy is 5 feet away and you can't get your long hidden blade knife out of its holster.
Hidden Blade Knives Come In Various Types
Hidden blade knives are a type of knife hidden inside a sheath that can be drawn out via a button or lever.
In closing, there are many types of hidden blade knives. All have similar functions and uses, but some blades have been implemented for different reasons in various cultures around the world.
The most famous type of hidden blade is the one that was used by an assassin to successfully kill the Chinese Emperor in the 14th century. If you're interested to know more about this and other types of hidden blade knives, read on below to get a comprehensive guide.
Benefits Of Having Your Own Hidden Blade Knives:
Back Up Weapon
The hidden blade knives were designed to be easily concealed underneath clothing or in pockets which make them perfect back up weapons when your primary weapon isn't ideal or is unavailable for some reason.
The Brotherhood designed the Disciple to be a backup weapon which means it is going to be small and concealable. This means you won't have to sacrifice all of your primary weapons' capabilities in order to be able to reach for a hidden blade that provides additional options.
Easy To Use
If you're going to reach for a hidden blade knife, you're going to want to do it as soon as possible. That's why the Disciple was engineered so that it can be pulled out of its holster and used instantly.
The Disciple was designed so that you can take it out of its holster and use it in an instant without any practice or training.
What Makes Them Popular?
There are many reasons people love hidden blade knives. Their functionality is one reason, but these knives are also used for different purposes. For example, some people may enjoy the way that they look and feel in their hands.
That's certainly the case with the Chinese Emperor's killer! He was able to win his tight-fitting costumes by slipping his knife inside them, which is rather cool. It's also quite impressive because he was able to slip it through the fabric without the blades poking out any obvious holes or damaging anything inside of it. If you're interested in owning a similar type of knife, you can check out our post on what makes them so popular here.
