This style of knife is believed to have been used by Soviets. It used a compressed spring to launch the knife from the body (top) when a firing button was depressed.
This style of knife is believed to have been used by Soviets. It used a compressed spring to launch the knife from the body (top) when a firing button was depressed.
Arguably, the spring would probably improve the effectiveness when you stab someone, and because the blade isn’t attached to the handle, it would remain stuck in the victim after stabbing. Might not be the worst substitute for an actual knife. Just as long as you don’t actually try to shoot it at someone.
I wonder if the spring could help with armor penetration?
If the compressed force is higher than one could stab with, tapping the button at the end of your plunge might be enough to break through?