Instruction on knifeholds for fighting are common. Information on working grips is not. The adage " always cut away from yourself" is wise, but not always possible. I stumbled on a Swedish site on camping with a few very good photos demonstrating a few. [ http://home.swipnet.se/lagerelden/mat/index.html ] key on start, key on photo of knife hold, key on "talja", Stephan, If your out there - help!