08 Jan 08
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!
09 Jan 08
Originally posted by StarValleyWyYou beat me to the sexual innuendo dude.
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!
09 Jan 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungI prefer underpants by briefs or boxers acceptable - smalls however is inadequate
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.
09 Jan 08
Originally posted by AThousandYoungAmusing 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.
It sounds like the ideal self-defense weapon for their citizenry.
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.
09 Jan 08
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Originally posted by Bosse de NageDon't they? I studied Tae Kwon Do myself. Not a terribly good style for fighting but easily enough adapted.
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.
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.