This book can both arouse interest in the topic and cool it down for centuries. The author offers another look at the topic of "knife fighting" and the history of martial arts in Russia. Take a look from the author's bell tower at the already known or new subject of the emerging combat sport for you. The treatise offers its own antidote, which can remove unnecessary and indicate important things. And then, having eyes, let him see, having a mind will understand. The author claims exclusively to be able to share his views on the topic. This book is written for everyone interested in hand-to-hand combat using edged weapons. This category may include fans of sports knife fighting, professionals of special services and just any interested person.