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The Colonel · 07-08-2011, 06:28 AM

I suspect surprise and/or fear checks are probably the order of the day.

I'm told that to do this properly involves grappling the head in such a way that it is forced up and back (both closing the jaw and extending the neck) and cutting pretty much until you hit the spine. It's harder, slower and messier than cinema would have you believe. The less skilled attacker probably is better off using something like a sharp entrenching tool to the back of the neck.

Stabbing in the torso (the other Hollywood trope) is not recommended as it's hard to hit anything vital enough for a silent kill and you can never be sure what your opponent is wearing.

07-08-2011, 06:28 AM	#23
The Colonel Join Date: Jul 2006	Re: Question about cutting a throat. I suspect surprise and/or fear checks are probably the order of the day. I'm told that to do this properly involves grappling the head in such a way that it is forced up and back (both closing the jaw and extending the neck) and cutting pretty much until you hit the spine. It's harder, slower and messier than cinema would have you believe. The less skilled attacker probably is better off using something like a sharp entrenching tool to the back of the neck. Stabbing in the torso (the other Hollywood trope) is not recommended as it's hard to hit anything vital enough for a silent kill and you can never be sure what your opponent is wearing.