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Should the Smallsword Come Back to the UK?

Should the Smallsword Come Back to the UK?

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Since street fighting and other thuggish activity is once again done with blades rather than guns over there (and with greater frequency than in the US), should the smallsword come back into fashion?

It sounds like the ideal self-defense weapon for their citizenry.

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Shavvy,

Don't listen to this naughty man. Your "short sword" needs to remain in the sewers! There are a lot of women... and a few rats... that depend upon that short sword of yours for virtually ALL of their 'satisfacton' and enjoyment. So don't listen! Stay where you are and for goodness sake... take care of your short sword! Keep it "sheathed" and remember to use protection! Ahem.

Sharpness is next to godliness...and all that. Carry on!

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there was talk recently of banning samurai swords in the UK. don't know if they went thru with it or not.

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Originally posted by zeeblebot
there was talk recently of banning samurai swords in the UK. don't know if they went thru with it or not.
Samurai swords are too big for carrying around anywhere but feudal Japan. No, a smallsword is the way to go.

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Originally posted by StarValleyWy
Shavvy,

Don't listen to this naughty man. Your "short sword" needs to remain in the sewers! There are a lot of women... and a few rats... that depend upon that short sword of yours for virtually ALL of their 'satisfacton' and enjoyment. So don't listen! Stay where you are and for goodness sake... take care of your short sword! Keep it "sheathed" and ...[text shortened]... ber to use protection! Ahem.

Sharpness is next to godliness...and all that. Carry on!
You beat me to the sexual innuendo dude.

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Originally posted by AThousandYoung
Since street fighting and other thuggish activity is once again done with blades rather than guns over there (and with greater frequency than in the US), should the smallsword come back into fashion?

It sounds like the ideal self-defense weapon for their citizenry.
I prefer underpants by briefs or boxers acceptable - smalls however is inadequate

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Originally posted by AThousandYoung
It sounds like the ideal self-defense weapon for their citizenry.
Amusing idea. Not to be persnickety or anything, but the same problems would apply: someone with a smallsword could easily be overwhelmed by two or more opponents, unless he was a really good swordsman. Somehow I don't see the English enrolling for fencing lessons en masse.

Sword and buckler, sword and dagger were common small arms in Elizabethan times. However, the average bloke couldn't use them properly then either.

Why not have everybody learn ninja skills? Surely that would be effective against the crime you mention.

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Originally posted by Bosse de Nage
Amusing idea. Not to be persnickety or anything, but the same problems would apply: someone with a smallsword could easily be overwhelmed by two or more opponents, unless he was a really good swordsman. Somehow I don't see the English enrolling for fencing lessons en masse.

Sword and buckler, sword and dagger were common small arms in Elizabethan t ve everybody learn ninja skills? Surely that would be effective against the crime you mention.
Don't they? I studied Tae Kwon Do myself. Not a terribly good style for fighting but easily enough adapted.

Ninja skills are mostly about sneaking around, poisoning and using weapons anyway. Not the best self-defense style.

I recommend something like hapkido or jiujitsu.

At least with a sword grappling is minimized, helping the little guy out.