Tom gives very few openings, because he's a combatant and a killer and he's had thirty years of experience with these matters. A cudgel is his favored weapon, and his onslaught is fairly relentless, pushing Albert back towards the slush and water. He throws a few blows towards Albert's arm, trying to get a hit to the wrist that'll disarm him, but it's for no luck.

"No little girl to help you this time, Heinrich!"

But he does settle back awkwardly on that one leg for a moment, giving Albert not a chance to stab but maybe to knock over.