Sparring knife with marking system

Abstract

A simulated sharp edged sparring weapon with a simulated blade, having a channel ingrained along one or both edges thereof or a chalk retaining member removably attached to the blade. The weapon is used to mark with ink, chalk, or other marking material. A marking-compound retaining and wicking member is seated within each channel, and a handle is attached to the blade. Each marking-compound retaining and wicking member preferably comprises a strip of material adhered along the edge of the blade. A reservoir, for containing ink, is within the weapon and is in fluid communication with the marking-compound-retaining and wicking member. The weapon includes a means for urging ink from the reservoir onto the marking-compound-retaining and wicking member. Chalk applied liberally to the marking-compound retaining member will adhere thereto until it comes into contact with another surface, whereupon it marks said surface. Ink added to the reservoir and urged onto the marking-compound-retaining and wicking member will likewise adhere thereto until it comes into contact with another surface, whereupon it marks said surface. The knife can be used for sparring, teaching and training, and will clearly mark each strike. When the chalk or ink is depleted, it may be recharged.

What is claimed is:  
     
         1 . A simulated sharp edged weapon comprising: 
 a simulated blade having a peripheral channel along an edge;    a marking-compound-retaining and wicking member seated within said channel;    a handle attached to the blade;    a reservoir in said weapon, for containing marking-compound; and    means for urging ink from said reservoir into said marking-compound-retaining and wicking member;    whereby marking-compound wicked into said marking-compound retaining and wicking member adheres thereto until said marking-compound retaining and wicking member contacts another surface, thereby marking said surface with said marking compound.    
     
     
         2 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said marking-compound retaining and wicking member further comprises a cloth rolled about a foam tubule.  
     
     
         3 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said marking-compound retaining and wicking member further comprises rolled felt.  
     
     
         4 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said means for urging ink from said reservoir onto said marking-compound-retaining and wicking member comprises a pressurizer.  
     
     
         5 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said means for urging ink from said reservoir onto said marking-compound-retaining and wicking member comprises said handle being formed as a squeeze bulb to manually urge said marking-compound into said marking-compound-retaining and wicking member.  
     
     
         6 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said means for urging ink from said reservoir onto said marking-compound-retaining and wicking member comprises a plunger seated in said handle for expelling said marking compound into said marking-compound-retaining and wicking member.  
     
     
         7 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said blade is a rubber-like material.  
     
     
         8 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said blade is a plastic material.  
     
     
         9 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said blade is a wood material.  
     
     
         10 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said blade is a metal material.  
     
     
         11 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said channel is continuous running along a peripheral edge of the blade.  
     
     
         12 . The simulated weapon of  claim 10  wherein said blade is double-edged and said channel is continuous running along both edges of the blade.  
     
     
         13 . The simulated weapon of  claim 10  wherein said blade is single-edged and said channel is continuous running along said single edge of the blade.  
     
     
         14 . The simulated weapon of  claim 10  wherein said channel is within a range of from 1-6 mm deep.  
     
     
         15 . The simulated weapon of  claim 1  wherein said marking-compound retaining and wicking member is removable from said blade.  
     
     
         16 . A simulated sharp edged weapon comprising: 
 a simulated blade;    a marking compound retaining member adhered along at least one edge of said blade; and    a handle attached to the blade;    whereby marking compound applied to said marking compound retaining member will adhere thereto until it comes into contact with another surface, thereby marking said surface.    
     
     
         17 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16 , wherein the marking compound retaining member is adapted for retaining chalk.  
     
     
         18 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16 , wherein the marking compound retaining member further comprises a moleskin fabric member adhered to said blade.  
     
     
         19 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16  wherein said blade is a rubber-like material.  
     
     
         20 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16  wherein said blade is a plastic material.  
     
     
         21 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16  wherein said blade is a wood material.  
     
     
         22 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16  wherein said blade is a metal material.  
     
     
         23 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16  wherein said marking compound retaining member further comprises a self-adhesive temporary glue backing with removable strip.  
     
     
         24 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16  wherein said blade is double-edged and said marking compound retaining member is adhered along both edges of said blade.  
     
     
         25 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16  wherein said blade is single-edged and said marking compound retaining member is adhered along the single edge of said blade.  
     
     
         26 . The simulated sharp edged weapon of  claim 16  wherein said marking compound retaining member is removable.  
     
     
         27 . A martial arts training marker, comprising: 
 a weapon; and    a self-adhering chalk retaining member adhered peripherally along said weapon;    whereby chalk applied to said chalk retaining member will adhere thereto until it comes into contact with another surface, thereby marking said surface with chalk.