The Knife - and how to defend yourself

Wherever people are gathered, there is the threat of a knife attack becoming a deadly reality. Easy to conceal and quick to deploy, knives in the wrong hands can have serious consequences for victims, witnesses, and emergency services. This very current book explains the dangers in an understandable and practical way.

A report from practice:

Mario Nowak, an experienced police officer with a special operations background, reveals his decades of operational experience. He explains how both civilians and emergency forces can prepare against knife attacks. This book addresses fundamental questions: How do you recognize a danger? What to do when the blade is in play? What defense strategies are there – with and without a weapon? 

Important topics at a glance: 

• The statistical dimension of knife violence and the perception of danger
• Surviving in the “Red Zone” – when life and death are at stake
• Self-defense in all situations – preventive and in emergency cases
• The ten commandments of safety: Mindfulness in everyday life

A guide for all who want to protect themselves:

In 168 pages, Mario Nowak shows how anyone can effectively prepare against a knife attack. This makes it an essential companion for private individuals, security and rescue forces on duty, and anyone who wants to take responsibility for their own safety.

“The Knife. The long-standing everyday threat” by Mario Nowak, SPARTANAT Black Book 16, paperback in pocket format, 168 pages, Euro 15.90 – available directly from us HERE. (currently only available in German language)