[DamianUK]

Dr Mayhem, i know some people who would take real exception to you saying you WILL get cut if you stand up to a knife opponent.

I know a few people who have defended (and given the attackerwhat for) without getting cut, it depends a lot on the mind set and abilities of the attacker.
They may well chase you it really depends on the reaosn they pulled the knife... was it to intimidate you into backing down? then they may let you go.... was it to rob you or assault you? then running will activate the prey response which makes them mor elikley to chase you.

Damian