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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 799.20282
EAN num: 9780873647076
ISBN number: 0873647076
Label: Paladin Press
Manufacturer: Paladin Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 88
Printing Date: 1993-03
Publishing house: Paladin Press
Sale Popularity Level: 164945
Studio: Paladin Press
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The blowgun is a mysterious tool of silent death. Michael Janich reveals the many secrets of its capabilities and uses: how to buy or make your own blowgun and darts (including 'special' projectiles), shoot the weapon, devise custom targets and customize, maintain and store your gun. This is the best book on this fascinating and deadly device.
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Good, solid info in the book. I enjoyed it... Would have liked to see (read) more on the history of blowguns, but that info is easy enough to find in other books or on the internet.
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WOW! What a unique find this book was as I was rummaging around a martial arts supply store yesterday looking through their library of martial arts and martial arts related books.
I have a couple of books by this author, Knife Fighting: A Practical Course and Contemporary Knife Targeting: Modern Science Vs. W.E. Fairbairn's Timetable of Death both of which are terrific books and if you are interested in knife fighting/knife self-defense, then these two books should definitely be in your library. Anyhow, back to the review on this little literary gem.
I know little to nothing about the blowgun and have only actually fired one (so to speak) many years ago when I was just a wee lad growing up. I remember that it was kind of fun, but I was just a little one around a bunch of adults so you all know how that turned out, at least for me.
This book is well written and was really fascinating for me as, like I said earlier, I have no experience at all with the blowgun. The author starts out by giving you some background information; much needed safety information, and then dives right in on how to use a blowgun. He also tells you how to construct your own, rather than buying a professionally made blowgun, and also how to make a wide variety of darts. Including one made out of a syringe.
If blowguns are your thing, I would strongly recommend that you check out this book.
Shawn Kovacich
Martial Artist/Author of the Achieving Kicking Excellence series.
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Blowguns are unique and interesting weapons, enjoyable for sport and capable of killing small game in hunting or survival situations.
In "Blowguns: The Breath of Death" Michael Janich discusses the history of blowguns, their advantages and capabilities, and provides instructions on how to make your own blowgun at home.
The accuracy of blowguns is explained. The average shooter can quickly learn to consistently hit a `grapefruit' size target at 40 yards. And the power of a blowgun is shown where darts are capable of easily penetrating a 3/8 inch piece of plywood.
Michael Janich also shows how to make special projectiles for your blowgun, such as injector darts to inject poison into large game being hunted and broad-head darts using `X-acto' knife blades for hunting small game. There is also a brief introduction to using making and using poisons on your blowgun darts.
I very first read "Blowguns: The Breath of Death" about 10 years ago, and after re-reading it again yesterday I found it just as interesting and informative as when I very first read it.
Enjoyable and highly recommended.
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Author Janich writes on a subject shrouded in mystery-even to a primitive weapon enthusiast-here in Europe the blowgun as a real hunting weapon is almost totally unknown.It's hard to comprehend the force your own breath transfers to a razor sharp dart(as the name of the book implies).Janich's work is pretty well rounded,although I was somewhat disappointed about the lack of actual hunting experiences and the effect of a hunting dart on a real life situation.Janich has a slight twist towards an anarchist point of view(slashing tires,harassing people with special shots etc.),but for me that was just an amusing flavor within the informative context.An important,if not the ultimate book on blowguns.
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Michael Janich is perhaps best known for his impressive knowledge of knives, knife fighting, and the martial arts, but this informative book also clearly demonstrates that his knowledge of blowguns is unsurpassed. Janich shows how practical blowguns can be under a variety of circumstances and lays it on the line as to what they can and can not do. Whether you are a collector, hunter, or survivalist, this book will help you out.
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