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What is your melee weapon of choice?
May 24, 2019, 04:52 PM
PHPaulWhat is your melee weapon of choice?
Well, I freely admit that my experience with melees is seriously limited. One could be excused for interpreting that as "non-existent".
So, knowing that someone at SF knows the answer to any possible question, I'll ask:
What IS the recommended melee weapon for a fat, inexperienced, tired old man with bad joints and a hyper-developed sense of self-preservation?
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May 24, 2019, 04:54 PM
H&K-GuyWell, since sharks with friggen' lasers on their heads doesn't qualify as a melee weapon, I'm gonna' have to go with a short cut and thrust sword, like a Gladius, or maybe a Wakizashi.
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May 24, 2019, 04:57 PM
gearhoundsCold Steel gladius. This is NOT a flimsy machete and is an excellent thrusting weapon.
Or my Cold Steel Assegai; it started as the short shaft version but now sports about a 4’ shaft for around 5’ overall. Nasty piece of business.
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tigereye313
Something like this.
May 24, 2019, 05:00 PM
bigdeal3' wrecking bar. Oh the damage I've done with that bad boy...
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May 24, 2019, 05:01 PM
ArtieSFiskars X27 Super Splitting Axe. 36" handle for reach or defense, non-slip grip with a nicely flared knob and lanyard hole for control, sharp edge for cutting, head profile designed for easy release from "material" and a solid pole for bashing when cutting isn't preferred. 6.5 pounds so it will wield quicker than a fire axe.
Now, for an assault axe, I'd want a lighter, shorter axe with a 2-ish pound head, but you said melee, so longer and heavier it is.
It's even easy to clean...
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May 24, 2019, 05:08 PM
kkinaAnother good choice is any pair of medium range hand weapons wielded escrima-style. (The word escrima actually means, "skirmish".) Double-baton, double-short sword, even double-knife in a pinch.
May 24, 2019, 05:09 PM
Mars_AttacksIce axe.
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May 24, 2019, 05:09 PM
LtJLa firefighters pike pole in the 4 or 6 foot length. A point, and a hook.
May 24, 2019, 05:09 PM
roberthI like my Kukri, then there is my Council Tools Dayton axe.
May 24, 2019, 05:15 PM
rusbroArming sword, I think. Looks light enough for me to handle, pretty durable, cutty on both sides and stabby at the pointy end.
May 24, 2019, 05:16 PM
Bisleyblackhawk
Fiskars clearing axe
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May 24, 2019, 05:23 PM
Skins2881quote:
Originally posted by gearhounds:
Or my Cold Steel Assegai; it started as the short shaft version but now sports about a 4’ shaft for around 5’ overall. Nasty piece of business.
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Sic Semper Tyrannis May 24, 2019, 05:25 PM
arcwelderquote:
Originally posted by PHPaul:
Well, I freely admit that my experience with melees is seriously limited. One could be excused for interpreting that as "non-existent".
So, knowing that someone at SF knows the answer to any possible question, I'll ask:
What IS the recommended melee weapon for a fat, inexperienced, tired old man with bad joints and a hyper-developed sense of self-preservation?
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May 24, 2019, 05:27 PM
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May 24, 2019, 05:28 PM
radiomanA bull whip like on Indiana Jones.
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May 24, 2019, 05:30 PM
Hound Dogquote:
Originally posted by MattW:
Got to agree with the aluminum baseball bat, preferably a little league model. Lightweight, easy to swing and damn near impossible to break. And it's hard to beat the "ping" of an aluminum bat.
I have several 'youth model' bats I picked up at thrift stores for $2-4 each.
Bonus points for them since they are 'sporting utensils.'
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May 24, 2019, 05:36 PM
arcwelderquote:
Originally posted by radioman:
A bull whip like on Indiana Jones.
Uh, the criteria includes "actual ability to wield."
Please provide video evidence of your ability to use a bull whip in self defense.
If this is actually your weapon of choice, I think reality will set in quickly, in a moment of need.
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"I'm a loner, Dottie. A rebel." - Pee Wee Herman
Rode hard, put away wet. RIP JHM
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May 24, 2019, 05:38 PM
asonieI like the idea of a bat, does it have to be off the shelf? A Louisville slugger with a bunch of huge fargin’ nails hammered through it like in Stranger Things.
May 24, 2019, 05:39 PM
FredwardI don't know, but I do know I ain't never touching one of Arc's flashlights.
