The Push Dagger on the Wild Frontier
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Being a long time martial arts guy, I loved seeing your brother and his wife in action. Now, an idea to look into. How about fisticuffs in the Old West? There was a scene cut from Tombstone where Wyatt Earp trounced one of the Cowboys. Kurt Russel wanted to film it in Hollywood style whereas the original director wanted to shoot it period correct for the time.
I'm working on a Boxing in the Old West, so we'll see how that works out. Thanks, Greg!
@@ArizonaGhostriders I’d be up to seeing that one!
@@hardheadjarhead Brother, I've got a friend/subscriber who has done some studying on it, and we're meeting tomorrow. We'll see what I come up with.
@@ArizonaGhostriders I would also very much enjoy pugilism in the old west. I don't know how accurate it was but I enjoyed the inclusion of the pugilist character in young guns.
@@ArizonaGhostriders did anyone study and use other martial arts besides boxing?
Very good. Got to see some family and wife. Great one!
Thank You!
I love your brothers sense of humor.
Yeah, it runs in the family. Thanks.
Thank you. Not everyone does!
@@hardheadjarhead😃
Ha! That was a great episode. As a knife maker I love learning about this stuff. Thanks to you and your gang for the entertainment this morning ☕️
Yes, that is great you do it. You might not like my blade because it was made in Pakistan. However, if you've made one or some other Old West style knives, let me know, I'd love to see some pics!
@@ArizonaGhostriders I don’t do any old west type stuff, my style is more modern although I love the knives and guns of that era! I’ll try and send you some pics but not sure how that’s done
This was a great episode. I love all the family in this one. I was waiting for a Crocodile Dundee scene. Ha. Thanks Santee. Fun times.
Ha. Coulda used that!
Steve has the perfect facial hair for this channel, he fits right in as the brother back east that went in a different line of work great job Steve, you are a treasure to fighting
Wow, thanks!
This was a very pointed episode. I loved it!
HAHA!
Santee and family, all possess the "bent humor" trait, nice!!! Looking forward to the next visit!
HA! thanks.
As ALWAYS among the amazing video clips, pics, audio snippets, demos... This channel provides constant entertainment, and shares info and knowledge, with us. Also, kudos to your informative brother and sister-in-law, Santee. FANtastic👏🤠👏
Wow, thank you! Much appreciated.
Awesomeness on all the levels! Great to see your brother and his wife too!!
Thanks for watching!
Really appreciate you and your teams videos!
I appreciate that!
Awesome video Santee. Very informative and entertaining. You have a wonderful family. Cheers!
Thank you kindly!
I just want to say how much I love your channel and look forward to it every Saturday morning. It's obvious how much work you put into these professional presentations and I love them all. Keep up the great work!
Thank you so much 😊 Means a lot!
I've had one for years. I don't leave home without it. I appreciate you and your videos.
Thank You!
Loved this episode!, thanks for introducing us to your brother, seems like a cool guy.
You're welcome
I’ve always been fascinated with push daggers. Thanks for this one Santee!!!
You're welcome, JJ!
Such a great video Santee ! I loved it. Steve is awesome and would be a welcome addition in future productions.
Thank You!
That was awesome. Never heard much about these daggers, but they look pretty cool. Ordered one for myself. Thank you for the info Santee.
Right on
A big howdy to your brother and his wife and please tell them thank you I really enjoyed them in your video. And to the camera operator thanks for your part in making some of the best videos on u tube and glad to see you getting more involved and having fun. And as always Santee , great video , thank you so much for the fun, and informative videos. I always look forward to seeing them, thanks .
Very nice of you! Thanks much.
Thanks, vastrider!
Absolutely love the adlibs. Please keep them coming.
Certainly.
I have several modern push daggers and love em. Thank you for sharing this information big thumbs up.
Thanks for watching!
Love it and keep ‘em coming kind sir.
Thanks, will do!
Great episode! Your brother and his wife should be in more of them!
Thanks!
Great video Santee! Thanks for sharing that clip of the shoes being thrown at G. W. Bush. I laugh every time as W himself laughs.
You and me both!
Fascinating as always. Just the right balance of info and humour. Kind regards. English Bob.
Much appreciated!
Loved it! Thanks as always!!!!!
So glad!
Another great video Santee, on a favorite knife style! It was awesome to see the wives making an appearance in this one too! Mrs. Santee's "pew pew" always makes me chuckle!
Thanks!
Another great video as always Santee ., it was definitely cool seeing your brother and his wife doing the demonstrations . You good folks at Arizona Ghost Riders never fail to enlighten , entertain and make me laugh . Ya'll keep up the great work and stay safe . 👍👍👍👍👍🤠
Glad you enjoyed it
I see humor runs deep in your family. Great topic. Thanks, Santee.
Thanks for watching!
When I briefly did armed security, I kept the schrade Push dagger behind my magazine pouch for use in my off hand in weapon retention. Great system, love that knife.
Very cool!
That’s one of the knives I used in the video! Very affordable. It’s probably my favorite.
I think this is your best video yet. I love it.
Glad you think so!
Really like the lighthearted mix of humour and information here, keep up the good work :)
Much appreciated!
Super great video this week Santee! And I like your brother doing that martial arts stuff that was pretty cool. 🤠🤠
Thanks 👍
Awesome episode. Learned something new as always. Your brother is a bald bearded version of you with the same great sense of humor. He is a very funny and edgy guy. 😊 Like your red and black vest.
HAAHA! Thanks, Joe.
The old west day's is on Saturday, thanks to you guys ! Waiting for more.
Our pleasure!
Thanks Santee, I ordered mine. Have a great weekend.
Cool!
ha ha ha... awesome vid guys !!!!! really fun to see family participate ! We did Calico Days back in the 80's... super fun !
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wonderful video! Love how he basically said "umm only ya'll call him Santee". Like " My baby brother and his dorky buddies making up names for themselves...shaking my head. And they think he's cool!" 😆 Well yes, yes we do! Lol. I really enjoyed seeing all of the family! Thanks!
Yes! Thank you!
One of your best videos so far. You need to have your brother and his wife back!
I will!
Great demonstration of how to use the push dagger.
Thanks!
My character in SAS shoots carry a push dagger as a merchant. I fixed the sheath so I can fasten it to an inside lined pocket for my wallet.
COol!
That really was a cutting edge piece of history. Very pointed on the subject but you really pushed thru it.
Thanks, it was just a little slice of Heaven
Thank you Santee for this information 😎
No problem 👍
You know, I never knew they had these during the wild Wild West! Hahahaha! I always learn something fun from your videos Santee! Happy Labor Day Weekend my friend! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Thank You!
Awesome as always 👏 Guest spot also Awesome. 🤠👍
Thanks again!
GREAT VIDEO SIR,AS A KID IN THE LATE 50S. I SAW THESE DAGGERS IN SOUVENIR SHOPS IN THE FRENCH QUARTERS DOWN HERE WHEN WE CAME TO TOWN TO SHOP ON CANAL STREET. GOD BLESS YOU AND YOUR WIFE
I bet an antique one would be cool to own.
THE ONLY THING ANTIQUE IN MY HOUSE NOW IS MY WIFE AND ME.TAKE CARE@@ArizonaGhostriders
Good to see you guys
Thank You!
This is Great! Love the info👍👍
Glad it was helpful!
Cool topic for a video Santee, or whatever those other folks call you! I have a modern push dagger somewhere! I visited the Cowtown museum a few years ago, cool place.
Very cool. I'd like to go one day.
Thanks for the Plug!
You're welcome. Thanks for what y'all do.
@@ArizonaGhostriders Taking people's money by dishonest means? You're welcome?
Ouch and mayhem you all did it again fun and well done!! That AGR logo watching over your brother nice touch ... My bet is his wife is a capable adversary as well.. Good Show!!
She is!!
Another great video from Santee! You kick butt brother 🤓
Thank You!
This made my day
Good!
Amazing video
Thank You!
Love the vid, I'm a knife guy myself, love all the different versions that are out there..my first knife was a small Swiss Army one for the Cub Scouts..my mother got me my first big one..and fittingly enough, if anyone has read any of my comments about my mom on the various videos of this channel, it was a Bowie knife. I still have the thing but it's not exactly the best since it WAS a rather cheap one but it still holds a special place in my heart cause it was my first big knife and it was a gift from my mom. Also you think we could get a vid on what kids did for fun out in the old west when they had free time from doing chores and the like?
Sure. I did one on toys, btw.
I bet your knife will never run out of bullets.
I love push daggers for some of the reasons that he gave. While they are illegal in many cities, they are also a great choice for someone driving through a city. One can hold a push dagger between the fingers and still grip a steering wheel. One needs to be careful with where the hand goes, but one can drive a car and have the knife ready to deploy. If a thug were to break a window and reach into the car, the driver could just make a fist and stab or slash the approaching hand.
Nice!
Good night, Steve. Great video buddy.
HA!! Thank You!
What an entertaining video. Well done to all the characters.
Thank You! Glad you learned something, too.
This keeps getting better and better. Thank your brother and his wife for us. I'm still a fan of the pew pew at the end.
Glad to hear it!
Love this video. I carry one, never knew it was a old west thing. Awesome!!
Yay!
Another excellent and funny video Santee!! Not sure how useful sticking a small sharp object into the side of your pants your brother did, if he was walking around or about to sit down but if was sure very interesting video!!!
He was demonstrating the placement. It would be in a sheath (they are always in a sheath). No need to put a dull trainer in a sheath.
That "choke you for real" might be a gag, but having experienced a good rear naked; lights really do start to go out fast with that one and its rarely portrayed that way, so kudos to you
He appreciates it.
At first I thought, "There is no way that is Santee's brother." Then he made a joke about having an "edge" with your knife and I recognized the bloodline immediately. Planning on hitting a cowboy days festival further east within the next year, Santee! I will let you know when and where ahead of time. Wichita is unfortunately a bit outside of my wandering area for now.
Thanks! I hope you enjoy that festival, and keep me informed!
Glad to see comedy & Dad jokes run in the family :)
Thank You!
Great video guys, loved you including your brother. I always heard of them referred as a kid as a "palm knife?" But I think it's an under appreciated weapon, well done
Thank You!
I was expecting at some point to see the Ed Bailey “were not friends anymore” clip from Tombstone. Isn’t that what Holiday uses in that scene? That’s the first thing I thought of when I saw the thumbnail of the video. Interestingly, a lot of people employ the point of their carkeys in much the same way when expecting unexpected trouble these days if walking somewhere dangerous and don’t have a gun. Another great video.
I originally had my car keys in the first takes of the video…a key fob is an excellent field expedient. It won’t last too long before breaking, I imagine, but it would work in a pinch.
He uses a small dagger, but not the "push" variety. That's why I didn't use the clip. Too many people would give me trouble for that.
The sense of humor is strong in your family, I see.
Thank You!
That’s a beauty you picked out. Btw, my colt 1883 Uberti clone is finally going to arrive this Thursday! I’m so excited.
That is so cool!!! Please find my email at the About section and send me a pic or your new....uh...baby!
@@ArizonaGhostriders I will! I will!
Very interesting and informative video, I really liked and enjoyed it. I learned a lot about the push dagger in the old west. I’m definitely going to be adding push daggers to my old West inspired analog horror series Mysteriarch Mythos I’m writing.
Glad you enjoyed it
@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks and your welcome 👍🏼🌟😎
I was totally unaware of this weapon until Barnes/Berenger in Platoon thanks.
I forgot it was in there until someone mentioned it to me.
I always enjoy your videos this is a good one I have plenty of nice knives. Never thought of carrying a push knife
Thank You!
Honored to kick off an Arizona Ghostriders video! Thanks. I think these were the switchblade of the Wild West… the more nefarious stabbing implement of the day, carried as a dedicated weapon unlike its competitors which were part tool, part fighting implement. Didn’t know about your brother! Would love to talk shop with him some day. Also… less range but almost impossible to be disarmed with one once it’s firmly gripped.
True! Yes, here is his FB: facebook.com/steve.scott.MCMA
@@ArizonaGhostriders Just sent him a friend request!
Great job and well done. I got a ton of inspiration for the old west inspired analog horror series Mysteriarch Mythos I’m currently writing. Alongside me adding push daggers to my old West analog horror series Mysteriarch Mythos, I’ll be adding pirates to my old west inspired analog horror series as well.
Cool!
@@ArizonaGhostriders thanks. I’ll also be adding cosmic horrors/technological witch like beings to the story as well. There’ll be some archeological dig sites and possessed cursed objects and demonic skulls in my story too.
Great Episode Compa!!! After watching this You convinced me to buy the Cold Steel FGX Push Dagger, the Polymer made one, as a backup in places where metals are noticeable and forbidden but you need to be able for defend yourself.
Yes you do
I've literally owned every push-knife on your brother's table at one point in time. Handy little things. One particular company makes the best modern-day examples. No worries, Santee. Won't give them free advertising on your channel. Will say though, if your Glock has run dry and you're forced to use it as a club, yeah; situation: Seriously Folked Up.
At that point you start singing Peyton Parrish’s “Valhalla Calling” and hope to die a heroic death…because you’re done!
I would say. I've heard that from military fellows.
Nice production
Thanks 💯
Love this channel
Thank You!
@@ArizonaGhostriders You're welcome. This channel has taught me so much about the old west, and the hardships they endured. I remember growing up watching Young guns with Emilio Estevez
@@kanekochera57 Yes!! Good movie
@@ArizonaGhostriders Would you do a video doing an overview of different Indian raids? I find it fascinating, being part Cherokee and Cheyenne.
@@kanekochera57 Certainly.
That mosaic pin at the center of the handle really gives it a little something extra, nice find.
Thanks. It's probably not American made, but it's more historically accurate than modern American ones.
Thanks for another great video Santee ! I had no idea your whole family is in your gang of Old Westians. Very 😎 cool
Thank You!
Thanks for your loyalty santee hope you are well interesting video as always thanks for sharing 🤛
Always
Nice of you to include family in this one. Especially when he's qualified to teach about a certain subject. Great video today. Be safe out there, and take it easy man. 😎
Thank You!
Used one of these for years, best knife for beginners in self defense
I'd say!
Too cute. I loved the family involvement Santee. Great information for us historians always looking for more info on different subjects than the norm. We can always count on you to keep our Saturday's fun, entertaining AND educational. Nope, no plays on words this time. ....fun, entertaining, educational....and not pushy. Sorry, no stab intended.
Sigh!! Just had to stick it in!
@@ArizonaGhostriders Funny, that's what the last lil prick said. 🤣
LOL brilliant, funny and informative!
Glad you enjoyed it!
Razor sharp humor again. Enjoyed it very much :-) Greets from the Netherlands 🌷🇳🇱, T.
Glad you enjoyed it. LOL!
I love that Scott is demonstrating with his wife
She is a blackbelt too.
Never heard of these before now. They're like stabby brass knuckles. Learn something new on these videos. Thanks Santee.
Yes!
Awesome. I've been singing the praises of the push dagger worn on the side opposite the of handgun for a few years now. I'm too old to learn how to "knife fight". The push dagger lets me fight with the same techniques I've already trained... just stabbier.
Yes!
Wow! Now that was a sharp episode and really on point too! And may there be plenty of pew pews on your trails for you and Mrs Santee. BTW what was in the jug, looks interesting?
Moonshine (commercial stuff).
Great video Santee! That’s your brother alright. 😁
You got that right!
Love this kind of weapon. I carry one daily along with my 9mm. Great content.
Thank You!
From a design standpoint the main advantage to push daggers in my mind is grip. It can be reliably pulled out as hard as you need to after stabbing something. A blood covered hand could more easily slip off the handle of a knife during a fight. Lending to a push daggers ability to stab something as fast as possible without worrying about losing it.
It's advantageous for sure.
Seeing this video was a wonderful experience! Makes me wonder what was used as self defense excluding guns
Like today...anything you can get your hands on.
I bought me a push dagger in Honolulu many years ago. I was looking at it and accidently drew blood. So I HAD to buy it. A much more modern ''tool'', it had a lock back to keep the blade in the T-position, or if released, the blade will sweep 90* to become a straight in-line knife. Double edged. The black leather sheath could accomodate the weapon in either mode. The clip fits it inside a tall leather boot very well. The clincher was the scrimshaw art of a fully rigged clipper ship on the white Walrus ivory handle. One of my favorites. Not really 'Old-Westian' unless you're James West.
That is COOL!
I've always been more of a stiletto/shiv kind of guy, but there's no denying that push daggers have a long and colorful history. Fairly effective too, probably the easiest blades to use if someone is already familiar with how to punch properly. I've known some old-school lawmen to carry one behind their badge or a mag pouch to give them something discrete they can get into action in a hurry if someone tries to grab their gun.
Great little knives
Just checked the link for the one you have Santee, it’s beautiful but shipping is way more than what the blade is to get it shipped to the U.K. it’s a shame as I’m sure there are a lot of westerners who would love these over here. Very interesting information by you and your brother. Thanks for the video 😊
Yes, I understand.
That was fun and what an awesome beard!
Right?
Great stuff Santee, nice collaboration with the family...... I want one in case I have to go "medieval" on some varmint ! Haha, thanks
You should!
Looks like a great sense of humor runs in your family. I'm a fan of dirks myself. I have one that is small with a sheath that has a smaller outside spot for a even smaller dirk on it. Very concealable at Rennaisance Faires. Not many Wild West shows around the Tulsa area. Lots of rodeos though. I do like the push knife handle though. Even if your hand got bloody it would still be easier to grasp. I'm pushing it, pushing it real good. :)
LOL!
I have on constructed into my belt buckle. Handy little knife in case things go sideways.
Hey that's neat!