Home Defense?

Andrew · 8th March 2006, 04:13 PM

Ian commented in another thread that a "Black Sea Yatagan" would not be the first weapon he would go for to defend himself.

In the spirit of that line of thinking, I believe it's time for a silly thread about which EDGED weapon you would prefer for self-defense against, say, a home invader.

No firearms allowed.

Personally, I'd be reaching for a Barung.

Rick · 8th March 2006, 04:44 PM

I'd agree with that Andrew ; but for the purely visual intimidation factor the Toa might be a good bet ; plus you've got reach .

The Khyber might also be a decent tool .

not2sharp · 8th March 2006, 05:24 PM

I would go with a khukuri. It is easy enough to use and it doesn't matter how you hit your opponent since they will likely be divided in two.

n2s

Spunjer · 8th March 2006, 05:49 PM

this is on my night stand...

kinda prefer the binangon due to its balance.

wolviex · 9th March 2006, 07:47 AM

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it doesn't matter how you hit your opponent since they will likely be divided in two.

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but will still sever limbs, heads, etc :-)

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If the blow dont kill him the rust on the blade will finish him slowly

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After breaking arms, legs, what have you, blades would be a coup-de-grace.(...) man's skull would burst under the onslaught.

HA! I always suspected I'm amongst bloody maniacs in here.

Yannis · 9th March 2006, 08:16 AM

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Originally Posted by wolviex

HA! I always suspected I'm amongst bloody maniacs in here.

The worst is they are barung lovers, too

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.

BluErf · 9th March 2006, 03:35 PM

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Originally Posted by wolviex

HA! I always suspected I'm amongst bloody maniacs in here.

I'd probably just scare the guy away and that's it. Non-violent ending is always the best.

Tim Simmons · 8th March 2006, 05:40 PM

If the encounter was on my narrow stair case then a good Massai spear would be quite handy but I would also slip my Barong over my shoulder just in case they got a little to near. Heavy with some reach but small enough for confined space. I live in a small Victorian terrace house. Tim

Rich · 8th March 2006, 05:43 PM

Japanese wakizashi. Small enough to wield in tight places, but will
still sever limbs, heads, etc :-) (I know the thread said no guns, but
really a 357 would be much more effective and is what I have ready).

Rich S

Valjhun · 8th March 2006, 06:06 PM

If we stick to edged weapons, then I agree with Rich in using a wakizashi, but also a nice strong dha would do the job even more effectively and requires less skill.

For thoose who want to commit suicide I reccomend the Laz Bichagi. Anyway if you do not have anything else around (try to) use it. Pulling it out from the scabbard is per se a sort of adventure, then if you're lucky enogh and your index finger remains attached to your hand, you can stab your opponent into the eyes with the forked pommel rather than slashing him, 'cos you'd probably miss him.

But keep in mind that if the opponent is armed with a victorinox and is less than 10 meters away, you are doomed.

Titus Pullo · 8th March 2006, 09:11 PM

Probably a small side arm, like the U.S. army bowie type knife. Although, I think it is better if you avoid confrontation for legal reasons (you can end up in jail) and your safety!

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.

8th March 2006, 04:13 PM	#1
Andrew Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: USA Posts: 1,725	Home Defense? Ian commented in another thread that a "Black Sea Yatagan" would not be the first weapon he would go for to defend himself. In the spirit of that line of thinking, I believe it's time for a silly thread about which EDGED weapon you would prefer for self-defense against, say, a home invader. No firearms allowed. Personally, I'd be reaching for a Barung.

8th March 2006, 04:44 PM	#2
Rick Vikingsword Staff Join Date: Nov 2004 Posts: 6,290	A Good First Impression Is Important I'd agree with that Andrew ; but for the purely visual intimidation factor the Toa might be a good bet ; plus you've got reach . The Khyber might also be a decent tool .

8th March 2006, 05:49 PM	#4
Spunjer Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Witness Protection Program Posts: 1,730	this is on my night stand... kinda prefer the binangon due to its balance. Attached Images

8th March 2006, 11:24 PM	#15
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, 05:24 PM	#3
not2sharp Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 210	I would go with a khukuri. It is easy enough to use and it doesn't matter how you hit your opponent since they will likely be divided in two. n2s

9th March 2006, 03:33 PM	#7
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.

8th March 2006, 05:40 PM	#9
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,806	If the encounter was on my narrow stair case then a good Massai spear would be quite handy but I would also slip my Barong over my shoulder just in case they got a little to near. Heavy with some reach but small enough for confined space. I live in a small Victorian terrace house. Tim

8th March 2006, 05:43 PM	#10
Rich Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: comfortably at home, USA Posts: 432	Japanese wakizashi. Small enough to wield in tight places, but will still sever limbs, heads, etc :-) (I know the thread said no guns, but really a 357 would be much more effective and is what I have ready). Rich S

8th March 2006, 06:06 PM	#11
Valjhun Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 692	If we stick to edged weapons, then I agree with Rich in using a wakizashi, but also a nice strong dha would do the job even more effectively and requires less skill. For thoose who want to commit suicide I reccomend the Laz Bichagi. Anyway if you do not have anything else around (try to) use it. Pulling it out from the scabbard is per se a sort of adventure, then if you're lucky enogh and your index finger remains attached to your hand, you can stab your opponent into the eyes with the forked pommel rather than slashing him, 'cos you'd probably miss him. But keep in mind that if the opponent is armed with a victorinox and is less than 10 meters away, you are doomed.

8th March 2006, 09:11 PM	#12
Titus Pullo Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Posts: 123	Probably a small side arm, like the U.S. army bowie type knife. Although, I think it is better if you avoid confrontation for legal reasons (you can end up in jail) and your safety!

8th March 2006, 10:45 PM	#13
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	#14
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	#16
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.