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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. |
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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 . |
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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.
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this is on my night stand...
kinda prefer the binangon due to its balance. |
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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. ![]() |
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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
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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 |
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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. ![]() |
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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!
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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.
![]() ![]() But it is also question of the mood. How about an invader kebab with my flyssa? ![]() ![]() |
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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
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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
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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. ![]() |
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