Home Defense?

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

).

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.

Battara · 9th March 2006, 08:00 PM

BARUNG without question. The first week in our new apartment (12 years ago) I was faced with protecting my wife and home with a 19c barung in one hand and the other keeping my wife back. If the intruder broke through the door (a strong possibility at the time) then what comes first through the door way becomes "surgically removed".

Fortunately, in the end, this did not happen and the police took care of everything when they arrived.

I have had close encounters with the need to use my sticks a couple of times (same apartments - now we no longer live there

).

VANDOO · 9th March 2006, 08:21 PM

I AM VERY FORGIVING AND AVOID TROUBLE, BUT IF SOMEONE TRYS TO COME IN MY HOME WITHOUT PERMISSION THAT ALL CHANGES. I HAVE SOMETHING WITHIN REACH MOST ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE, EXCEPT THE BATHROOMS I WONDER WHAT THE PROPER WEAPON WOULD BE FOR THERE

PERHAPS A BLIVVEY 10 POUNDS OF SH-T IN A 5 POUND BAG

I WOULD PREFER TO USE SOMETHING NEWER AND FUNCTIONAL INSTEAD OF A ANTIQUE AND HAVE SEVERAL ITEMS AVAILABLE. I KEEP THIS LITTLE KNIFE NEAR THE BED IT WILL WORK WELL FOR CUTTING UP OR DOWN AS IT IS EDGED 3/4 OF THE WAY ON TOP IT ALSO THRUSTS WELL AND HAS GREAT BALANCE AND IS VERY STURDY.

ANOTHER METHOD IS TAG AND RELEASE HERE IS A PICTURE OF TWO TAGING DEVICES. YOU TAG THEM ABOVE THE WAIST WITH THIS AND LET THEM RUN OFF THEN HAVE THE POLICE WATCH FOR THEM AT THE EMERGENCY ROOMS.

Jim McDougall · 10th March 2006, 03:14 AM

Geez this thread is bizarre!! you guys are scarin' me!!!!

feel like its an edged weapons episode of C.S.I!!!

I'm pretty sure any poor unfortunate who paid a clandestine appearance to any of you guys would likely die of fright ..a guy standing there in his BVD's wielding some horrific bladed weapon in the shadows...yikes!

Really though, as I once noted during discussions concerning the prospective outlawing of edged weapons recently going on in Australia......any collector of edged weapons would never use one of his cherished pieces in an act of violence. Who would want one of thier weapons to end up in a police evidence lockup? and thereafter who knows what would become of it.

I think in the darkness the distinct and resounding mechanical cocking sound of a 12 guage is compellingly discouraging to the uninvited!!! A little Texas perspective

Sorry Andrew, just reinforcing my case against using historical edged weapons accordingly

All the best,
Jim

Chris Evans · 10th March 2006, 06:55 AM

I would use a 19th century ratcheting antique navaja. After reading the Manual del Baratero I am now fully equipped to dispense well deserved mayhem on anyone foolish enough to invade my castle.

As I theatrically and slowly open the old folder, the sound of the "carraca" will hopefully mesmerize the evildoer, who I am told will passively stand by until I send him on his last journey with the rusty Santolio

. Of course, if due to uncontrollable nervous agitation brought on by the ratcheting, he heads my way, I have plan B: Throw the navaja away and run like hell out the backdoor, yelling wildly that someone is trying to rob my antique collection

Cheers
Chris

9th March 2006, 08:21 PM	#5
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	I AM VERY FORGIVING AND AVOID TROUBLE, BUT IF SOMEONE TRYS TO COME IN MY HOME WITHOUT PERMISSION THAT ALL CHANGES. I HAVE SOMETHING WITHIN REACH MOST ANYWHERE IN THE HOUSE, EXCEPT THE BATHROOMS I WONDER WHAT THE PROPER WEAPON WOULD BE FOR THERE PERHAPS A BLIVVEY 10 POUNDS OF SH-T IN A 5 POUND BAG I WOULD PREFER TO USE SOMETHING NEWER AND FUNCTIONAL INSTEAD OF A ANTIQUE AND HAVE SEVERAL ITEMS AVAILABLE. I KEEP THIS LITTLE KNIFE NEAR THE BED IT WILL WORK WELL FOR CUTTING UP OR DOWN AS IT IS EDGED 3/4 OF THE WAY ON TOP IT ALSO THRUSTS WELL AND HAS GREAT BALANCE AND IS VERY STURDY. ANOTHER METHOD IS TAG AND RELEASE HERE IS A PICTURE OF TWO TAGING DEVICES. YOU TAG THEM ABOVE THE WAIST WITH THIS AND LET THEM RUN OFF THEN HAVE THE POLICE WATCH FOR THEM AT THE EMERGENCY ROOMS. Attached Images

9th March 2006, 03:33 PM	#1
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	#2
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	#3
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.

9th March 2006, 08:00 PM	#4
Battara EAAF Staff Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Louisville, KY Posts: 7,272	BARUNG without question. The first week in our new apartment (12 years ago) I was faced with protecting my wife and home with a 19c barung in one hand and the other keeping my wife back. If the intruder broke through the door (a strong possibility at the time) then what comes first through the door way becomes "surgically removed". Fortunately, in the end, this did not happen and the police took care of everything when they arrived. I have had close encounters with the need to use my sticks a couple of times (same apartments - now we no longer live there ).

10th March 2006, 03:14 AM	#6
Jim McDougall Arms Historian Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Route 66 Posts: 10,191	Geez this thread is bizarre!! you guys are scarin' me!!!! feel like its an edged weapons episode of C.S.I!!! I'm pretty sure any poor unfortunate who paid a clandestine appearance to any of you guys would likely die of fright ..a guy standing there in his BVD's wielding some horrific bladed weapon in the shadows...yikes! Really though, as I once noted during discussions concerning the prospective outlawing of edged weapons recently going on in Australia......any collector of edged weapons would never use one of his cherished pieces in an act of violence. Who would want one of thier weapons to end up in a police evidence lockup? and thereafter who knows what would become of it. I think in the darkness the distinct and resounding mechanical cocking sound of a 12 guage is compellingly discouraging to the uninvited!!! A little Texas perspective Sorry Andrew, just reinforcing my case against using historical edged weapons accordingly All the best, Jim

10th March 2006, 06:55 AM	#7
Chris Evans Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Australia Posts: 685	I would use a 19th century ratcheting antique navaja. After reading the Manual del Baratero I am now fully equipped to dispense well deserved mayhem on anyone foolish enough to invade my castle. As I theatrically and slowly open the old folder, the sound of the "carraca" will hopefully mesmerize the evildoer, who I am told will passively stand by until I send him on his last journey with the rusty Santolio . Of course, if due to uncontrollable nervous agitation brought on by the ratcheting, he heads my way, I have plan B: Throw the navaja away and run like hell out the backdoor, yelling wildly that someone is trying to rob my antique collection Cheers Chris