Home Defense?

Yannis · 8th March 2006, 10:45 PM

Well, it is very ypothetical question. If I have enough time I will go for my favorite shashqua. The problem is the scabbard. The invader will die with style.

If I have to be fast, I have a good kilij without scabbard in the right place. If the blow dont kill him the rust on the blade will finish him slowly.

But it is also question of the mood. How about an invader kebab with my flyssa?

I wouldnt try sort blades, he is maybe more skilful than me in martial arts.

Lew · 8th March 2006, 11:07 PM

I would use a nice heavy knobkerrie. Face it guys using a bladed weapon and removing large parts of the intruders anatomy in your home can become very messy. Just imagine the cleanup job from the blood spurting out all over your freshly painted walls or trying to get the stains out of your rugs

Lew

MABAGANI · 8th March 2006, 11:24 PM

Lol, Lew, I was thinking the same thing and maybe using a mace in the dark with a sneak attack, no need to wake anyone up while I'm at it? But if we're going to get messy, it'll be a barung and then test cuts with every blade, intruders be warned...ha ha

ariel · 8th March 2006, 11:55 PM

I am extremely disappointed at Andrew: Barung?????

What happened? The Dhafia abandons its roots?
Personally, I have a modern Taiwanese "wakizashi" that is very, very ugly; my in-laws brought it as a present in an attempt to mollify me

I'll just show it to the intruder, say a magic word "Mother-in-Law!!!" and see him scurrying away in horror.
Simple.

themorningstar · 9th March 2006, 12:36 AM

the barung under my pillow....

nechesh · 9th March 2006, 12:57 AM

Well, i don't own a barung yet, but would agree that in a tight space it would be a weapon of choice. But my wavy Moro kris is extremely intimidating and wicked sharp....

Montino Bourbon · 9th March 2006, 01:58 AM

I've always liked japanese swords, and I keep my favorite in my bedroom; a relatively long 15th century daito, that my friend (and first kendo teacher) calls "a good working sword". That said, I also like the trusty ol' cudgel, which sits in a convenient place.(No, I won't tell you where!)
My Italian friend, admiring my 50 inch macassar ebony staff, said:
"Quello non fa mai cilecca"
(That thing never misfires!)

and it's short enough for what my aforementioned kendo teacher calls "Indoor work"!

Mainly, I hope never to have to use them.

Andrew · 9th March 2006, 04:44 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

I am extremely disappointed at Andrew: Barung?????

What happened? The Dhafia abandons its roots?
Personally, I have a modern Taiwanese "wakizashi" that is very, very ugly; my in-laws brought it as a present in an attempt to mollify me

I'll just show it to the intruder, say a magic word "Mother-in-Law!!!" and see him scurrying away in horror.
Simple.

lol.

Dha are beautiful and effective but, in tight confines, I'm going to grab a sure thing. The Barung is, in my opinion, the best sword for causing the most damage in unskilled hands.

In skilled hands...

zelbone · 9th March 2006, 05:39 AM

Hmmm....I'd reach for my barung as well, but it's up on the wall in my office

!

Next to my bed I have my trusty Ilongo binangon and an Aklanon talibon...either one I can trust my life with.

But the first line of defense would be the pinute I keep in the umbrella stand next to the front door as well as a pair of kamagong and bahi arnis bastons that also reside in the umbrellas stand....and I do have a couple of umbrellas there as well

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8th March 2006, 11:24 PM	#3
MABAGANI Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 221	Lol, Lew, I was thinking the same thing and maybe using a mace in the dark with a sneak attack, no need to wake anyone up while I'm at it? But if we're going to get messy, it'll be a barung and then test cuts with every blade, intruders be warned...ha ha Last edited by MABAGANI; 8th March 2006 at 11:45 PM.

8th March 2006, 10:45 PM	#1
Yannis Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Athens Greece Posts: 479	Well, it is very ypothetical question. If I have enough time I will go for my favorite shashqua. The problem is the scabbard. The invader will die with style. If I have to be fast, I have a good kilij without scabbard in the right place. If the blow dont kill him the rust on the blade will finish him slowly. But it is also question of the mood. How about an invader kebab with my flyssa? I wouldnt try sort blades, he is maybe more skilful than me in martial arts.

8th March 2006, 11:07 PM	#2
Lew (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: East Coast USA Posts: 3,191	I would use a nice heavy knobkerrie. Face it guys using a bladed weapon and removing large parts of the intruders anatomy in your home can become very messy. Just imagine the cleanup job from the blood spurting out all over your freshly painted walls or trying to get the stains out of your rugs Lew

8th March 2006, 11:55 PM	#4
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	I am extremely disappointed at Andrew: Barung????? What happened? The Dhafia abandons its roots? Personally, I have a modern Taiwanese "wakizashi" that is very, very ugly; my in-laws brought it as a present in an attempt to mollify me I'll just show it to the intruder, say a magic word "Mother-in-Law!!!" and see him scurrying away in horror. Simple.

9th March 2006, 12:36 AM	#5
themorningstar Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 55	the barung under my pillow....

9th March 2006, 12:57 AM	#6
nechesh Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Cincinnati, OH Posts: 940	Well, i don't own a barung yet, but would agree that in a tight space it would be a weapon of choice. But my wavy Moro kris is extremely intimidating and wicked sharp....

9th March 2006, 01:58 AM	#7
Montino Bourbon Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Santa Barbara, California Posts: 301	I've always liked japanese swords, and I keep my favorite in my bedroom; a relatively long 15th century daito, that my friend (and first kendo teacher) calls "a good working sword". That said, I also like the trusty ol' cudgel, which sits in a convenient place.(No, I won't tell you where!) My Italian friend, admiring my 50 inch macassar ebony staff, said: "Quello non fa mai cilecca" (That thing never misfires!) and it's short enough for what my aforementioned kendo teacher calls "Indoor work"! Mainly, I hope never to have to use them.

9th March 2006, 05:39 AM	#9
zelbone Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: VISAYAS and MINDANAO Posts: 169	Hmmm....I'd reach for my barung as well, but it's up on the wall in my office ! Next to my bed I have my trusty Ilongo binangon and an Aklanon talibon...either one I can trust my life with. But the first line of defense would be the pinute I keep in the umbrella stand next to the front door as well as a pair of kamagong and bahi arnis bastons that also reside in the umbrellas stand....and I do have a couple of umbrellas there as well .