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Bloodied 'burglar' fled Connecticut home after being slashed on the arm by a teen wielding a samurai
Associated Press and Daily Mail ^
| Published: 29 October 2015 | Updated: 29 October 2015
| By Evan Bleier For Dailymail.com and Associated PressDaily Mail
Posted on 10/30/2015 4:38:58 PM PDT by Ramius
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Sword Ping!!! Hat tip to Osagebowman... thanks!
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:38:58 PM PDT
by
Ramius
To: Ramius; 300winmag; IrishCatholic; lookout88; Wpin; spetznaz; Smokin' Joe; HungarianGypsy; neb52; ...
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:39:54 PM PDT
by
Ramius
(Personally, I give us one chance in three. More tea anyone?)
To: Ramius
Did he say “Cheeseburger...Cheeseburger” first?
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:42:27 PM PDT
by
2banana
(My common ground with terrorists - they want to die for islam and we want to kill them)
To: Ramius
The perp is lucky it wasn't an authentic samurai sword, otherwise he'd have a new nickname.
Something like Lefty, or Stumpy.
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:42:36 PM PDT
by
mountn man
(The Pleasure You Get From Life, Is Equal To The Attitude You Put Into It)
To: Ramius
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:43:09 PM PDT
by
Fiddlstix
(Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
To: Ramius
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:45:35 PM PDT
by
rdl6989
To: Ramius
Ok, so what is the best samurai sword for home defense?
I think katanas might be a little awkward to swing in the average hallway. Maybe a wakizashi would work better?
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:45:59 PM PDT
by
Boogieman
To: Ramius
Wait for:
1. The kid to be indicted for assault with a deadly weapon.
2. The Malloy Minions in the legislature to initiate sword control legislation.
To: Ramius
Also, if I supplement my samurai sword with shuriken, do I have to worry about them going through the wall and possible injuring innocent family members in another room?
In an old plaster building I think you’d be okay, but this modern drywall construction is a little flimsy...
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:48:29 PM PDT
by
Boogieman
To: Boogieman
Well... I’m more of a European swordsman myself. I prefer a good broadsword for larger rooms. In tight quarters a Navy cutlass is more useful.
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:49:34 PM PDT
by
Ramius
(Personally, I give us one chance in three. More tea anyone?)
To: Ramius
Why not a bayonet at the end of your Springfield M1A? Good enough for the WWII vets - shot them, and when needed punch them with the rifle butt or stab them.
To: rigelkentaurus
Might be a little long for some spaces but it would sure do the job.
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posted on
10/30/2015 4:52:28 PM PDT
by
Ramius
(Personally, I give us one chance in three. More tea anyone?)
To: MIchaelTArchangel
Common sense sword safety regulation says we should at least ban the full auto ones:
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:08:16 PM PDT
by
FredZarguna
(Reading this tagline over an extended period of time causes cancer.)
To: Ramius
If the arm was still attached, then the sword was not used properly.
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:12:13 PM PDT
by
WayneS
(Yeah, it's probably sarcasm...)
To: Boogieman
“I think katanas might be a little awkward to swing in the average hallway. Maybe a wakizashi would work better?”
Try the Oniyuri. Specifically designed for close quarters.
Sheath is standard length but the blade is shorter. It clears the sheath very fast. I own one and it is very quick.
http://www.sword-buyers-guide.com/authentic-ninja-sword.html
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:16:12 PM PDT
by
Polynikes
(Ahh you teal de money. We talk to you den. Hombre - 1967)
To: Boogieman
None of the above. Both are cutting weapons and you need room to cut. For something like a hallway you want something where you can make use of the point rather than the edge. Something like a schiavona would suit this purpose. It’s blade is heavy enough to be reliable but light enough to be maneuverable for a draw cut.
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:27:04 PM PDT
by
Durus
(You can avoid reality, but you cannot avoid the consequences of avoiding reality. Ayn Rand)
To: Ramius
I think I would prefer the gladius hispanicus ... beefy, maneuverable, suitable for slashing and thrusting.
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:29:08 PM PDT
by
NorthMountain
("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
To: MIchaelTArchangel
The way things are nowadays, you’re probably right.
To: MIchaelTArchangel
The way things are nowadays, you’re probably right.
To: Boogieman
Nah. A Katana. You just have to take the time to lean how to use it in confined spaces. It’s actually MORE effective in that type of space. Again, if you bother to train.
For an amerature, I recommend a shotgun!
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:33:48 PM PDT
by
piytar
(Good will be called evil and Evil will be called good.)
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