In the Philippine Visayan dialect, the literal translation of the word Pikal means to rip. In the US, the term P’Kal remains relatively new but a company called Shivworks is making headway in its introduction to the American market. Its English definition is twofold: It is a rising martial arts genre and the name of a Spyderco knife designed to accompany this art form. As a self-defense platform, P’Kal is carried out holding a knife in reverse grip with the sharpened edge facing inward toward the user. P’Kal’s objective is not flowing drills with your opponent but rapidly and effectively striking and surprising.