Home Defense?

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.

Rick · 9th March 2006, 02:24 AM

Actually when I think of it a blade would only be a backup in case there was anything left after our 80# Rhodesian Ridgeback bitch got through with said intruder .

Emanuel · 9th March 2006, 04:27 AM

Ah...animal viciousness.
I imagine any sort of heavy bat - those metal softball/baseball ones - would do considerable damage on a poorly armed/prepared intruder. After breaking arms, legs, what have you, blades would be a coup-de-grace.
Wouldn't the knobkerrie be messy as well on account of the localized weight? A man's skull would burst under the onslaught.

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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9th March 2006, 02:24 AM	#5
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,339	Let Loose the Hound !! Actually when I think of it a blade would only be a backup in case there was anything left after our 80# Rhodesian Ridgeback bitch got through with said intruder .

8th March 2006, 11:55 PM	#1
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	#2
themorningstar Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 55	the barung under my pillow....

9th March 2006, 12:57 AM	#3
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	#4
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, 04:27 AM	#6
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Ah...animal viciousness. I imagine any sort of heavy bat - those metal softball/baseball ones - would do considerable damage on a poorly armed/prepared intruder. After breaking arms, legs, what have you, blades would be a coup-de-grace. Wouldn't the knobkerrie be messy as well on account of the localized weight? A man's skull would burst under the onslaught.

9th March 2006, 05:39 AM	#8
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 .