Poisoned Blades: Fact and Fiction

fearn · 23rd July 2009, 01:55 AM

Actually, since I've got a cut that I'm keeping clean right now, I did have a non-random thought.

In the long run, the purpose of poisoning a blade is to kill someone. But in the short run (i.e. in a fight) it might be equally useful to put an irritant on the blade, so that even a minor nick hurts like iodine...excuse me...blazes. Sorry that slipped out

Anyway, the flinch from getting hit by an irritant (toxic or not) might be useful in a fight.

Just a thought. Guess it shows where my mind is when I'm swapping out a bandage.

Best,

F

23rd July 2009, 01:55 AM	#8
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Actually, since I've got a cut that I'm keeping clean right now, I did have a non-random thought. In the long run, the purpose of poisoning a blade is to kill someone. But in the short run (i.e. in a fight) it might be equally useful to put an irritant on the blade, so that even a minor nick hurts like iodine...excuse me...blazes. Sorry that slipped out Anyway, the flinch from getting hit by an irritant (toxic or not) might be useful in a fight. Just a thought. Guess it shows where my mind is when I'm swapping out a bandage. Best, F