Home Defense?

Rick · 8th March 2006, 04:44 PM

I'd agree with that Andrew ; but for the purely visual intimidation factor the Toa might be a good bet ; plus you've got reach .

The Khyber might also be a decent tool .

not2sharp · 8th March 2006, 05:24 PM

I would go with a khukuri. It is easy enough to use and it doesn't matter how you hit your opponent since they will likely be divided in two.

n2s

Spunjer · 8th March 2006, 05:49 PM

this is on my night stand...

kinda prefer the binangon due to its balance.

wolviex · 9th March 2006, 07:47 AM

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it doesn't matter how you hit your opponent since they will likely be divided in two.

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but will still sever limbs, heads, etc :-)

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If the blow dont kill him the rust on the blade will finish him slowly

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After breaking arms, legs, what have you, blades would be a coup-de-grace.(...) man's skull would burst under the onslaught.

HA! I always suspected I'm amongst bloody maniacs in here.

Yannis · 9th March 2006, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wolviex

HA! I always suspected I'm amongst bloody maniacs in here.

The worst is they are barung lovers, too

BluErf · 9th March 2006, 03:33 PM

I have kerises in every corner of my room literally, but they're safely packed in cabinets and cupboards, and in their individual pouches, so grabbing them is going to be difficult at short notice. And further more, I love them so much I'd rather use my fists.

However, I do have a 'surprise' hanging right next to my bed. I just need to reach out 20cm and I'll have it in my hand. Its a 15th Century hand-and-a-half repro with a hardened tip meant to defeat plate armour.

A Tinker blade.

Mark · 9th March 2006, 03:46 PM

I have a couple dha that I would consider using. They are long & sharp enough to stab as well as slash, so I don't see working in a confined space as too much of a problem.

But, I probably would pick up my Paul Chen niu wei dao, because it is sharp, heavy and scary-looking. Plus, I wouldn't care if it got bent or broken (not likely), or rusty, or happened to wack some innocent wall or piece of furniture.

The beauty of using a sword versus a knife is the intimidation factor. Imagine being a cat burgler expecting to run into somone with maybe a bat or gulf club, and instead finding some wild-eyed nut waving a big sword.

No need to shed blood, but you might have to clean up a puddle of something else on the floor.

Keep a piece of writing paper handy, and casually slice it in two for his/her benefit, just to add to the fun.

Andrew · 9th March 2006, 04:38 PM

Great responses!

I agree that non-violent endings are always preferable (I try to follow the middle path

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However, if someone has invaded my home and is threatening my family, I'm not going for the intimidation effect, I'm going for the dismemberment/disembowel effect.

BluErf · 9th March 2006, 03:35 PM

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HA! I always suspected I'm amongst bloody maniacs in here.

I'd probably just scare the guy away and that's it. Non-violent ending is always the best.

8th March 2006, 04:44 PM	#1
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	A Good First Impression Is Important I'd agree with that Andrew ; but for the purely visual intimidation factor the Toa might be a good bet ; plus you've got reach . The Khyber might also be a decent tool .

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8th March 2006, 05:24 PM	#2
not2sharp Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 210	I would go with a khukuri. It is easy enough to use and it doesn't matter how you hit your opponent since they will likely be divided in two. n2s

9th March 2006, 03:33 PM	#6
BluErf Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,180	I have kerises in every corner of my room literally, but they're safely packed in cabinets and cupboards, and in their individual pouches, so grabbing them is going to be difficult at short notice. And further more, I love them so much I'd rather use my fists. However, I do have a 'surprise' hanging right next to my bed. I just need to reach out 20cm and I'll have it in my hand. Its a 15th Century hand-and-a-half repro with a hardened tip meant to defeat plate armour. A Tinker blade.

9th March 2006, 03:46 PM	#7
Mark Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 987	I have a couple dha that I would consider using. They are long & sharp enough to stab as well as slash, so I don't see working in a confined space as too much of a problem. But, I probably would pick up my Paul Chen niu wei dao, because it is sharp, heavy and scary-looking. Plus, I wouldn't care if it got bent or broken (not likely), or rusty, or happened to wack some innocent wall or piece of furniture. The beauty of using a sword versus a knife is the intimidation factor. Imagine being a cat burgler expecting to run into somone with maybe a bat or gulf club, and instead finding some wild-eyed nut waving a big sword. No need to shed blood, but you might have to clean up a puddle of something else on the floor. Keep a piece of writing paper handy, and casually slice it in two for his/her benefit, just to add to the fun.

9th March 2006, 04:38 PM	#8
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Great responses! I agree that non-violent endings are always preferable (I try to follow the middle path ). However, if someone has invaded my home and is threatening my family, I'm not going for the intimidation effect, I'm going for the dismemberment/disembowel effect.