Ten weirdest blades on the planet?

fearn · 1st May 2009, 02:23 AM

Hi Miguel,

If you're puzzled about some of these weapons, I can only refer you to my favorite philosopher, Terry Pratchett.

Here's one of my favorite quotes from The Fifth Elephant. The scene: the hero has just taken a rather nasty concealed crossbow away from an assassin and is examining it in front of the assassin:

"'This is not a weapon. This is for killing people,' he said.
'Uh...most weapons are,' said Inigo.
'No they're not. They're so youdon't have to kill people. They're for...for having. For being seen. For warning. This isn't one of those. It's for hiding away until you bring it out and kill some people in the dark.'"

I think Pratchett would call most of these blades weapons.

F

kronckew · 1st May 2009, 05:11 PM

i still think my kujang is pretty weird

Emanuel · 2nd May 2009, 12:11 AM

Trumbash!

-- pic from Oriantal-Arms --

Gavin Nugent · 2nd May 2009, 12:30 AM

At this point I wont be presenting any images of the exotic antique Chinese weapons but rest assured there are some amazingly weird genuine antiques that fall in line with some of those wacky training weapons seen in some martial arts catalogues.

Gav

migueldiaz · 2nd May 2009, 01:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fearn

The scene: the hero has just taken a rather nasty concealed crossbow away from an assassin and is examining it in front of the assassin:

"'This is not a weapon. This is for killing people,' he said.
'Uh...most weapons are,' said Inigo.
'No they're not. They're so youdon't have to kill people. They're for...for having. For being seen. For warning. This isn't one of those. It's for hiding away until you bring it out and kill some people in the dark.'"

I think Pratchett would call most of these blades weapons.

That was profound Fearn, thanks

Some people would argue about the semantics but I wouldn't. I think the hero put things quite beautifully!

I couldn't agree more. Like in the US, over 90% of the policemen go over their careers without firing a gun. The sidearm is there more as a deterrent. Just like these blade "weapons" (but of course if push comes to shove, the other function comes to play) ...

David · 2nd May 2009, 01:22 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by fearn

If you're puzzled about some of these weapons, I can only refer you to my favorite philosopher, Terry Pratchett.

Here's one of my favorite quotes from The Fifth Elephant. The scene: the hero has just taken a rather nasty concealed crossbow away from an assassin and is examining it in front of the assassin:

"'This is not a weapon. This is for killing people,' he said.
'Uh...most weapons are,' said Inigo.
'No they're not. They're so youdon't have to kill people. They're for...for having. For being seen. For warning. This isn't one of those. It's for hiding away until you bring it out and kill some people in the dark.'"

I think Pratchett would call most of these blades weapons.

F

Yes! My favorite all-time writer and (yes) philosopher as well. Loved the Fifth Elephant!

VANDOO · 2nd May 2009, 01:52 AM

THE NGOMBE EXECUTION SWORDS ARE SOME STRANGE SWORDS. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES I GOT SOMEWHERE UNFORTUNATELY NOT MINE.

Gavin Nugent · 3rd May 2009, 07:11 AM

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=naga

Lew · 3rd May 2009, 01:18 PM

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Originally Posted by freebooter

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7057

Gav

you sure about this link? A kindjal does not strike me as a weird blade.

Gavin Nugent · 3rd May 2009, 01:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Gav

you sure about this link? A kindjal does not strike me as a weird blade.

Yep, the only thing strange about the link was me posting it, the correct link is up there now....thanks

Tim Simmons · 3rd May 2009, 03:30 PM

The information I have found suggests these are cult knives and by that I did think they were non functional. I am no longer certain about the non functional idea all depends how you hold and intend to use, especially the large one which has a well formed edge to the blade. Reminds me of some of those rather odd shaped small indonesian blades. Older members might recall these examples.

Gavin Nugent · 30th May 2009, 09:39 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebooter

Yep, the only thing strange about the link was me posting it, the correct link is up there now....thanks

Quote:

Originally Posted by freebooter

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=naga

Got that one covered Royston, I added your posting earlier, a very nice piece by the way.
I was out bid on one recently, certainly something I wish to add to my personal armoury.

Gav

ariel · 30th May 2009, 07:48 PM

Sorry, boys, no cigar.
Yours are functional: the shield more or less so, but the dao can be used with no problems.
Just imagine how to use my example! It is truly weird!

fearn · 31st May 2009, 07:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ariel

Sorry, boys, no cigar.
Yours are functional: the shield more or less so, but the dao can be used with no problems.
Just imagine how to use my example! It is truly weird!

Hi Ariel,

You might want to re-read the first entry in this thread:

Quote:

Second point: let's limit this to "standard" weapons, by which I mean that we should focus on blades associated with particular groups and built for particular reasons, rather than one-off pieces of art that are both goofy and non-functional.

So, what standard is that cheese knife from hell that you showed? Does it even have a name

F

2nd May 2009, 12:11 AM	#3
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Trumbash! -- pic from Oriantal-Arms -- Attached Images

2nd May 2009, 12:30 AM	#4
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Chinese swords and knives At this point I wont be presenting any images of the exotic antique Chinese weapons but rest assured there are some amazingly weird genuine antiques that fall in line with some of those wacky training weapons seen in some martial arts catalogues. Gav

2nd May 2009, 01:52 AM	#7
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THE NGOMBE EXECUTION SWORDS ARE SOME STRANGE SWORDS. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES I GOT SOMEWHERE UNFORTUNATELY NOT MINE. Attached Images

3rd May 2009, 07:11 AM	#8
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	hmmmmm http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=naga Last edited by freebooter; 3rd May 2009 at 01:41 PM.

3rd May 2009, 03:30 PM	#11
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,875	West African cult knives. The information I have found suggests these are cult knives and by that I did think they were non functional. I am no longer certain about the non functional idea all depends how you hold and intend to use, especially the large one which has a well formed edge to the blade. Reminds me of some of those rather odd shaped small indonesian blades. Older members might recall these examples. Attached Images

1st May 2009, 02:23 AM	#1
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Hi Miguel, If you're puzzled about some of these weapons, I can only refer you to my favorite philosopher, Terry Pratchett. Here's one of my favorite quotes from The Fifth Elephant. The scene: the hero has just taken a rather nasty concealed crossbow away from an assassin and is examining it in front of the assassin: "'This is not a weapon. This is for killing people,' he said. 'Uh...most weapons are,' said Inigo. 'No they're not. They're so youdon't have to kill people. They're for...for having. For being seen. For warning. This isn't one of those. It's for hiding away until you bring it out and kill some people in the dark.'" I think Pratchett would call most of these blades weapons. F

1st May 2009, 05:11 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,238	i still think my kujang is pretty weird

30th May 2009, 07:48 PM	#13
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Sorry, boys, no cigar. Yours are functional: the shield more or less so, but the dao can be used with no problems. Just imagine how to use my example! It is truly weird!