Comments on: Samurai swords for home defense

By: Shadowcompany

Shadowcompany — Sat, 25 Sep 2010 20:02:00 +0000

My preference is a firearm and a cellphone first if I am unable to flee, preferably a 12 gauge shotgun while sequestered in the “safe room” with the wife and kiddies calling the police on the cell. However, a short sword like a Naval Dirk, Wakazashi, Gladius, Kopis or a Castile would be a good backup weapon. The shorter blades being better indoors and maneuverable and a sword also would have an intimidation factor, especially if the assailant(s) are not armed with firearms which is quite common, In fact many robbers/burglars are either armed with blunt weapons like car jacks, clubs of various types or small edged weapons like pocket knives. Many times when a confrontation with a homeowner takes place the homeowner or assailant end up wounded or killed by items lying around the house or kitchen like kitchen knives or bludgeoned with a lamp or some other household item? So if the homeowner is armed with and knows how to use a weapon designed for defending one’s self then your already a step ahead of some of the bad guys! I prefer a sword with the ability to thrust with as well as slash. I also prefer a double edge to a single one simply because I feel the additional sharp edge gives one more of a chance at wounding the assailant and prevents a grab at the weapon, though I wouldn’t grab a katana or wakazashi either unless you want to lose your fingers? In a self defense scenario, skill from practice and repetition as well as the ability to maintain your wits about you with adrenalin surging through your system are things which will help you survive. Thats why you want to practice and rehearse as much as possible so that your actions become automatic under stress because when under the stress of a home invasion or an assailant attacking you it becomes impossible to form higher thought because of fear and adrenalin and thats when training kicks in. It’s hard to imagine the feeling unless you have been assaulted or faced an adversary with a weapon either shooting at you or threatening to kill you? Hopefully you live in a state with a strong “castle doctrine” which allows one to defend their person and property with deadly force if necessary without having to retreat? Otherwise in addition to being assaulted by some no good scumbag intent on harming yourself and your family you are assaulted by the law again after rightfully defending yourself! Anyway I hope you never have to worry about defending yourself from some miscreants, however if you do then maybe some of these tips will be of use to you? God Bless!

By: Rich

Rich — Sun, 29 Aug 2010 17:03:00 +0000

My personal preferences: a wakizashi with a 21″ blade and a katana-sized tsuka (handle) – possible to use 2-handed, but easier blade length to use in tight quarters – and a tanto with an 11″ blade, razor edge, and needle-sharp point. I use these when my kids are here (I share custody of them every other week with my ex), as the walls of my house are so thin (1×2 studs and thin wallboard, rather than 2×4′s and drywall – older, cheap kit house) that even “non penetrating” ammo could blast right through them. My state has a “castle doctrine” law – I am under no duty to retreat from a criminal, ANYPLACE I have any business being (not just my home), and further laws preventing the criminal or the criminals family from suing me if the crook is injured or killed.

By: James

James — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:51:23 +0000

Great sword for home self defense. Its great to learn some form of self-defense especially if you are living with all girls house.

By: James

James — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 11:51:23 +0000

Great sword for home self defense. Its great to learn some form of self-defense especially if you are living with all girls house.

By: James

James — Fri, 12 Mar 2010 03:51:23 +0000

Great sword for home self defense. Its great to learn some form of self-defense especially if you are living with all girls house.

By: Christopher S. Penn

Christopher S. Penn — Tue, 22 Sep 2009 06:16:35 +0000

The question is, will Yum Brands be a subsidiary income source from them?

By: Christopher S. Penn

Christopher S. Penn — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:16:35 +0000

The question is, will Yum Brands be a subsidiary income source from them?

By: olivierBlanchard

olivierBlanchard — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 23:10:10 +0000

Great illustrations, Chris. You could just thrust though. A smooth quick extension to the throat or groin, and your troubles are over. But… then you would have a really big mess to mop up. That means new carpet or flooring, having to repaint the walls and the ceiling… And then there's the risk of contamination if any of your assailant's blood gets on you. None of these things are very nice.

So I have a better solution:

Chihuahuas are very compact, completely self-powered, 100% motivated, and capable of coordinating attacks on their own. I highly recommend keeping 2-3 of them around the house as a) an early warning system and b) the centerpiece of your home defense system. They can distract an intruder and even trip them up, and I have seen some chihuahua bites actually break the surface of the skin (almost painful on the ankle bone).

Just a thought.

By: olivierBlanchard

olivierBlanchard — Mon, 21 Sep 2009 16:10:10 +0000

So I have a better solution:

Just a thought.

By: Christopher S. Penn

Christopher S. Penn — Thu, 17 Sep 2009 19:46:40 +0000

It is about the tools to a lesser degree. It is about skill to a greater degree. The right tool for the right job, yes. The right training to make the tool effective in the job, more so.