Those of us who have cats know full well that just playing with them entails a huge risk of bites and scratches.
Being close enough to an enraged tiger to stab it with a katar guarantees either disembowelment or just decapitation.
The whole idea is to keep a distance much longer than its paws. Spear is good, gun is better. Knife or katar.... forget it!:-)))
Let's take a short break and enjoy the classic!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oLdk2C25Z14