Home Defense?

Montino Bourbon · 9th March 2006, 02:58 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, 03:24 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, 05:27 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.

9th March 2006, 03:24 AM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,376	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 .

9th March 2006, 02:58 AM	#1
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, 05:27 AM	#3
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.