The square attack (long press/hold) with the knife does major work.crazy but for the first time yesterday I noticed it’s a little bit more difficult to parry with a bō than with your hands or smaller weapons…to be fair tho I hardly used it before so that may be why…I don’t like using machetes/knives either…my favorite weapons are aluminum/wood bats and I love using the bambo sticks
The long press square attack unarmed is crucial as well