8 photos of terrifying knife hands in action
All military service members dread the ominous "knife-hand" when being addressed by a superior as it usually means they are being corrected or some sort of discipline is soon to follow. Below are the 8 images designed to awaken your greatest fears:
1. Recruits are quickly introduced to knife hands
Photo: Cpl. Octavia Davis/USMC
2. A loud verbal correction often accompanies a knife hand to maximize effect
Photo: Mass Communication Specialist 1st Class Andre N. McIntyre/Navy
3. The knife hand extends across all branches of service
4. A knife hand can be used to correct a trainee's salute
Photo: Alan Boedeker/US Air Force
5. Knife hands come in handy while testifying before Congress
Photo: Sgt. Marionne T. Mangrum/USMC
6. A four-star knife hand is exceptionally attention-getting
7. Even "poolies" can get a taste of the knife hand
8. There are knife hands and then there are Merhle from 'The Walking Dead' knife hands
