Big Weapons

Discussion in 'Weapons' started by Kibbles, Jan 11, 2011.

  1. Kibbles

    Kibbles The Iron Bucket

    Sorta.

    I guess I'd call it a farm/wilderness utility knife. It's the right shape to substitute for most small knife uses and big enough to do some things people need a machete for.


    This one is nice. Not sure how big it is though as no one was beside it.
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    Last edited: Jan 18, 2011
  2. Bruce W Sims

    Bruce W Sims Banned Banned

    OK, then..... back to my earlier thought. If this is rather much a "farm/wilderness utility knife" why make it a folder---especially such an unusually large folder. Anyone?

    Best Wishes,

    Bruce
     
  3. Kibbles

    Kibbles The Iron Bucket

    Nice.
     
  4. komuso

    komuso Valued Member

    Hi Bruce,

    a total guess on my part, but maybe it folds just because it is a little more compact that way? Trudging through the bush can be annoying when bits of your kit poke out, like a great big knife maybe?

    2 cents etc

    paul
     
  5. Bruce W Sims

    Bruce W Sims Banned Banned

    Good thought.

    Most of the survival, hunting and hiking knives I have seen are intended for utility and the rationale I have heard is that a fixed blade is more dependable for leverage.

    I think your point is well taken if someone needs something they can carry into town since fixed blades tend to raise eye-brows in an urban setting. Still, it seems that the preponderance of MA blades tend to be fixed so I am really intrigued by this exception.

    Best Wishes,

    Bruce
     
  6. pgsmith

    pgsmith Valued dismemberer

    I've used that line to good effect in bars before! Musashi's teachings are truly universal! :)
     
  7. Gerlock

    Gerlock Valued Member

    I belive that if used properly, anything can be a weapon. Even if it is just as a distraction. But I only collect swords as a hobby, not for self defence. There is a saying it goes "He who lives by the sword, gets shot by those who don't"
     
  8. Cudgel

    Cudgel The name says it all

    Heh.
    Your "claymore" is a wallhanger.
     
  9. Gerlock

    Gerlock Valued Member

    Yeah it is, but unfortunetly I am not allowed to put anything in the walls where I live, against the lease, so it just leans against the wall instead.
     
  10. Cudgel

    Cudgel The name says it all

    You seem to be unaware that as a wallhanger it's not really a valid reference point when referring to weapons.
     
  11. ScottUK

    ScottUK More human than human...

    I reckon the location that a weapon is stored in has a strong relationship to its usefulness as a training tool. ;)
     
  12. Langenschwert

    Langenschwert Molon Labe

    Mine too. That and the Zweihander. Between the two of them you've got your large sword bases covered!

    Best regards,

    -Mark
     
  13. Langenschwert

    Langenschwert Molon Labe

    That's one of my favourites. I like the parallel with the German stuff:

    [ame="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6ainzFa7mHc&feature=player_detailpage#t=80s"]The Zornhau (Wrath Hew) - YouTube[/ame]

    Same basic technique, but disengaging with using uncrossed hands rather than crossed.

    Best regards,

    -Mark
     
  14. Gerlock

    Gerlock Valued Member

    Yeah, I just use them, I don't pay much attention to the details. I could just call it a long pointy heavy thingy.
     
  15. Kogusoku

    Kogusoku 髭また伸びた! Supporter

    Nice,

    I also like the ringen am schwert.

    Some similar techniques are in one of the koryu I train in.
     
  16. tonyv107

    tonyv107 Valued Member

    Wheres the fun in that. I have a "katana" that's really just a broom handle with some black tape and a rubber gasket as the guard. People need to ease up...
     
  17. Kogusoku

    Kogusoku 髭また伸びた! Supporter

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  18. tonyv107

    tonyv107 Valued Member

    :cry: I'm guessing you won't like my 10 ft spear that's made of PVC
     
  19. Kogusoku

    Kogusoku 髭また伸びた! Supporter

    You must be psychic.
     
  20. tonyv107

    tonyv107 Valued Member

    off topic post deleted
     
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