Whats ur favorite weapon type

[Knife Hand Man]

I was wondering what ur favorite weapon styles are because mine happens to be nunchaku.

[Dark Blade]

The Katana is the coolest thing ever made. :p

[Cudgel]

noe of the above
AXES RULE ALL!!!!!!!

[Kof_Andy]

My vote goes for katana since I'm a iaido nut, but axe eh? Throwing axe might be pretty cool. Is there such an art even? I remember theres throwing axe guys in age of empire 2.

[Dark Blade]

They're a few axe arts around, very few though.

[SPAWNPAIN]

My vote is for katana as a kenjutsu student i couln'd help it, it is elegant, it is beautiful, it is............kenjutsu. And i also like knives and sai.:p :D

[pgm316]

Katana is the coolest! I'd like a nice one just for the hell of it but good ones are a few thousand!?

Most usable weapon is still the sticks!

[Combatant]

Definatly nunchucks. Lots of thing you can do, cheap, impressive looking and compact.

[Kof_Andy]

Yeah nunchucks are also easy and too popular. I did that for a year and got bored with it, cause is just self practice you cant really spar. Just about anybody knows some stuff on it, I much perfer a unique weapon that aims for combat and also has a art side to it.

[SPAWNPAIN]

And what about arnis guys don't you like it?

[Cougar_v203]

my fav?
m16a2 :D

[Kanja]

My favorite weapon is the Katana

[aikiMac]

Originally posted by Dark Blade
The Katana is the coolest thing ever made. :p
You got that right. I've said this before, and I haven't changed my mind.

[Nevada_MO_Guy]

http://www.martialartsplanet.com/forums/showthread.php?t=12722

[K_Coffin]

Katana. I can't think of any other weapon in the world that blends art and deadly effectiveness so well.

[Stolenbjorn]

My vote goes for katana since I'm a iaido nut, but axe eh? Throwing axe might be pretty cool. Is there such an art even? I remember theres throwing axe guys in age of empire 2.

The franks (a Germanic group setteling in what is France today, in the final stages of the West Roman Empire) were supposedly using throwing axes, but the source for this info is somewhat dubious.

[ToRNaDo LorD]

On this one, Ill make it short...
Sword

[Bellator Manus]

Staff is my favorite. I like the range.

[JeetKunDo]

I like nunchuks. Shuriken are preety cool to...if you can throw straight. I also like simple things like kali sticks and bo staffs. I prefer things that are non-lethal I guess.

[davethekodiak]

Fabrique National M-249 Squad Automatic Weapon :woo:

[chrispy]

Coolest I'd say katana

Favourite - Bo

[jome]

and a 10 rd box magazine. The Argentines have had a 12 ga rifle grenade for a decade or more. Scaling up a round is easy, scaling it down is difficult. 20mm AA brass is all over the SW US desert, from the military strafing and air to air practice. The primer pocket can be sleeved to take a shotgun primer, and the case can be shortened to fit the length of the gun's action. A 2 oz projectile, made of aluminum and PETN is moving about 600 fps.

A spring loaded firing pin is mounted inside of the projectile. At its front is a primer, with lead Azide detonating powder around it. A notch in the side of the firing pin and a cross mounted, spring loaded notched "saftey pin' make the ammo safe to handle. The cross pin has a brass head that rubs on the inside of the barrel as the projectile is launched. At exit of the muzzle, the safety pin is propelled sideways out of the projectile, and the round detonates on impact, to about 150m.

This round has a nearly 100% lethal burst radius of 1 meter, and is 50% lethal at 2 meters from the impact. Half an oz of PETN is no joke, when there's some fragment of metal available for it to "throw". One rd into a car door or window, everyone inside of the vehicle is a casulty. This thing can even "reach" around a corner ( a few feet) You can make it detonate on the ground, slightly past the corner, and the blast will get a guy who is using that cover.

[PangQuan]

depends on what you will be doing.

fighting a group of unarmed assailants, nunchaku.

fighting one or more armed assailants with intent to kill, katana most assuredly.

practicality will outlive desire in any situation.

[Cudgel]

fighitng a group of armed people.....big big stick or spear or greatsword or shotgun.:D

[TheMightyMcClaw]

Whatever. No weapon can trump the SUV.

[Cudgel]

I beg to differ. I think a tank would trump an SUV very well :D

[shootodog]

of the choices presented, i'd say the katana. i was trained to use one.

personal preferences that lay outside of the choices:

1) a barong
2) a pair of bahi "pambali ng buto" (bone breakers)
3) a close node rattan baston (like the one pat gave me)
4) an original bientenuebe lemery balisong
5) a pair of rattan bastons
6) a lead pipe
7) anything i can get my hands on

[Pat OMalley]

1) a barong
2) a pair of bahi "pambali ng buto" (bone breakers)
3) a close node rattan baston (like the one pat gave me)
4) an original bientenuebe lemery balisong
5) a pair of rattan bastons
6) a lead pipe
7) anything i can get my hands onWhat he said:D

[Devoken]

I love the Sai :love: , swift, ellegant, concealable, and they double as eating utensils in a pinch. :D

[Cudgel]

a langenmesser has become my favorite new ewapon now taht I jstu bought a coldsteel grossemesser, not what its suposes to be called but meh lang means long and gross means big same difference.
Its a big single edged sword withe a hilt more liek a nife than a sword and used with one or both hands.

[real Zatoichi]

My is the katana cane i like it the best.

The name of the type of sword is called the ninja zatoichi sword.

http://www.lfchosting.com/digitalcanoe/knife/pictures/paulchen/images/zatoichi.jpg

Mr. Ichi

[Davey Bones]

None of the above.

The staff is most utilitarian, but I prefer, in no order as we're talking about favourites:

Sai
Butterfly Swords
Double Short Sticks
Double Steel War Fans (talk about elegant!)

Baiscally, short, fast, and sneaky.

[wazzabi]

my favorite weapon is a machine-gun :D . the M249 SAWS :D
jks, i prefer long weapons like staffs and spears instead of swords just because they have more reach.

[Keikai]

My is the katana cane i like it the best.

The name of the type of sword is called the ninja zatoichi sword.

http://www.lfchosting.com/digitalcanoe/knife/pictures/paulchen/images/zatoichi.jpg

Mr. Ichi

Toooo much TV their kid? :eek:

[Tribalweapon]

I'm going to have to say the staff because even if it breaks in half you still have two good size sticks to fight with. Whereas(sp?) if a katana or nunchuka breaks you are just out of luck(unless you really want to cut up your hand with that handleless blade)

[shootodog]

My is the katana cane i like it the best.

The name of the type of sword is called the ninja zatoichi sword.

http://www.lfchosting.com/digitalcanoe/knife/pictures/paulchen/images/zatoichi.jpg

Mr. Ichi

no. the name of that sword is a "straight katana cane".

zatoichi is a "fictional" person. a ninja is another type of person.

[Keikai]

no. the name of that sword is a "straight katana cane".

zatoichi is a person. a ninja is another type of person.

Having his own style called kage ryu you would have thought he knew that!!! ;)

[Kogusoku]

Having his own style called kage ryu you would have thought he knew that!!! ;)

Aye, but it's a big steamy pile o' bullpucky, as I have already pointed out.

[Keikai]

Aye, but it's a big steamy pile o' bullpucky, as I have already pointed out.

TUT bloomin kids!! :eek:

[LightingSais]

Probably a pair of sais. they move swiftly and elegantly. and if you know the moves it would take out a katana or a bo or nunchaku. and for anyone who things diff about the nunchaku refer to fumio demuras book - Sai: Karate Weapon Of Self-Defense. the last couple of pages have sparrign techniques against the chuks.

[Lord Spooky]

I've invented a new game!

When someone new posts I read their post then try and guess their age before looking at the profile ;) doing pretty well so far :D :D

[psbn matt]

ghum (korean sword, like a katana but straight blade no handgaurd)
ssang dahn ghum (double korean short swords, like butterfly knives but with straight double edged blades and flat hand into knuckle gaurds)

[thepunisher]

Sad, you didn't include sais in your poll. I think those are awesome ! :D

Christian

[buki]

Sad you didn't include KAMA. Two live blades 8" long?? Musashi would have loved them. Get the overlap and you're dead meat!

[yodaofcoolness]

Out of thoes three I would have to say Katana.

My favorite weapon for myself would have to be a gun.

[Gary]

Probably a bowling ball, those things can be lethal.

[Othergear]

It should probably be said that I don't really favor weapons, it's much more than I favor weapon sets.

Still, if I have to pick one thing, it would be my connection with the environment. A sheet of paper and a grapple hand combination work really nicely, not to mention condiment shakers, chopsticks, paper clips, even a teddy bear can be used well by a pint-size judo kid. Throw the bear, throw the guy.
I even love a MacGuyver one I invented: chewing gum and a sewing needle. If the gum has gotten hard, stick the needle in your mouth, through the round wad of gum, and spit it out at the guy. Feels a lot like a blowgun.

As for the sets I mentioned, here are a few:

I love the fan and thrower set -bo-shuriken, caltrops and powders- it's a great non-lethal system that fits into my playful nature (playful as in styles like drunken-boxing, capoeira, monkey-kungfu, etc.). Hey, I'm the guy that invented the "bunny kung-fu" set as a gag and suddenly discovered it was actually quite effective the more I worked on it. I don't plan on spreading it beyond a gag, but I wouldn't mind the temptation to whip it out for fun now and then against a person who spends way too much time standing in one place.

For more serious attitudes however, give me a straight-sword and sleeve-bow; dagger-tipped three sectional staff and monkey-kung fu.

Style sets I would *love* to be a master of for serious attitudes: triple dagger juggling style (seriously is real); rat-tail spear with sword-like spear head; the strip-armor (strategically located bars like gauntlets, shin gards, side bars, etc. which maximize movement but also give the ability to parry blades and bars with the body if done correctly), exploding pellets, and internal-to-hard kung fu set (soft style that empowers hard strikes).

Style sets I would *love* to be a master of for more playful attitudes: chopstick styles; tonfa, and who knows what else.
In general though, I honestly do not like anything with a direct killing potential like a sword, dagger, axe, etc. Basically, if you give it to a random idiot and they can kill with it first shot, no thanks. Put an attacker into a hospital if it comes down to it, but I refuse to take a life. I will always fight with honor and respect, but I train to level the playing field against the opponent who intends to take my life, and distraction forms I find far more favorable than death forms. And they're always playful.

Good Times,
-Savage Insight


p.s. It is my wish however that I knew how better to use the eye-level staff. I carved a friend from white ash wood and have loved it since, however, I simply have run out of creativity with it, and am sincerely wishing I knew it better.

[ats]

bludgeoning weapons...preferably the mighty oaf hammer...

BOOM!

[beky_boo8]

i would have to go for the bong (staff ) having never used a katana but i also love the nunchaka

[ballistic]

bottle of Newcastle brown ale, always.

[TheDarkJester]

7 foot waxwood staff... with the ends sanded and tapered down, one with a spear point, the other with a smaller hooking type halberd. :)

[Anth]

bottle of Newcastle brown ale, always.
Make sure its empty though ;) :D

[shootodog]

Make sure its empty though ;) :D

it's always sad when someone spills his drink...

[ats]

oh i'm sure ballistic'll make sure it's an empty bottle.
:D

"it's like a finger pointing to the pub..."

[ember]

Bow & arrow.

So in addition to wanna-be Jedi, I've also got a thing for Legolas & Robin Hood. So shoot me. :Angel:

[Sgt. Cueball]

I love any and all weapons, but I actually use nunchaku or gurkha kukris the most, because I usually carry one or the other with me at all times (legally, of course :) ). I am proficient with most weapons, accept for those three sectional staffs. I also have a thing for projectile weapons, such as firearms or bows, but nunchaku or gurkha kukris are what use the most, out of convinience.

[Langenschwert]

I'm not really into Asian weaponry, but a katana is a nice sword, and the staff is very practical. Many European masters considered the staff to be the best overall weapon.

Personally, I prefer the european longsword over all. It's fast, light, and generates amazing power, and as far as swords go, it's very versatile. The pommel and cross are useable like a warhammer, and in half-sword grip, has a plethora of other techniques available.

I also love the rapier... such an elegant civillian weapon. Both for formal duels and back-alley brawls, the rapier is a very useful civillian sidearm.

I find sword & buckler to be a lot of fun as well, but I'm only a raw beginner in it. I like being able to conceal my sword behind my buckler, and the way the buckler can "dance" around your sword arm.

-Mark

[mai tai]

I've invented a new game!

When someone new posts I read their post then try and guess their age before looking at the profile ;) doing pretty well so far :D :D
ok ill bite ...lets play with this thread

rules
1. dont have to guess age...just range

a.kid....15-20
b.young adult 21-30
c. old adult 30+

2. cant do people you already know ie.... i know grendlchild is in his 30s
3. report record


go!

[mai tai]

my record 21 and 8

my system

kid respose....yea man sais are way kewl and so deadly....much better than a sword cause ya go to of them...better than a gun cause they never run out of bullets..(never mid that thousands of military engagements have been won with the plain oul spear and very few ....if any won by sword)


young adult respose......mocking and sarcastiic
favorite weapon......iowa class nuclear sub so deadly yet eligant


old adult repose.....long, informative and boring.....(guilty most of the time)

[Pacer_3]

I like the European cruciform sword as well. Many people claim that the Katana is the ultimate sword, but it is only the ultimate sword for a certain style of use. The European swords are just as powerful in certain situations.

As far as Asian weapons go, I prefer either Kama or Sai.

[Adamwolf]

Love the traditional weapons afterall they have made it this far so I would go with the Katana.

[hkj]

Chinese Staff (Gunshu) techniques own Bo staff imo

[canemaster]

Hi Everyone!
I may not have said this when I started, but the cane REALLY is a great weapon. BEST-its legal! You can't take numchukaus, swords and bo staffs (maybe a bo, but people look at you funny) on a plane or down the street. Its practical, and can do SERIOUS damage if used properly. I'm STILL learning , and it took a while for me to respect the cane because I didn't always enjoy having to use one. :) The cane has similar strikes to those weapons I listed above.
So, I vote for the cane!

[Emil]

My favourite weapon is a bandana.

[hkj]

fav weapon = chopsticks

[Crimson_Stone]

My Fav
http://www.kimberamerica.com/images/pistols/tactical/large_pro2.jpg

[Tommy-2guns...]

my favaourite wepaon on the list you have given will have to be a Bo, however, im in love with the cane/umbrella, i think knuckle dusters are amazing if you are skilled with your hands, and to watch the kama is just awe inspiring.

my most favourite wepaon is the one that i have that my opponent doesent.

[Levi]

I prefer a walking stick