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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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To: WayneS
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:34:18 PM PDT
by
piytar
(Good will be called evil and Evil will be called good.)
To: Polynikes
That is one cool sword, almost a work of art. I'll bet they don't come cheap.
My backup weapon is an 18" serrated machete from Harbor Freight Tools, item #69910. It is all steel, sharp as h3ll and has one edge with saw teeth, great for trimming and clearing vegetation or using on home invaders. Harbor Freight often has them on sale for $5. No work of art, but effective and inexpensive to replace as needed.
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:38:31 PM PDT
by
Vigilanteman
(ObaMao: Fake America, Fake Messiah, Fake Black man. How many fakes can you fit into one Zer0?)
To: Durus
I keep the Boshi on my katana razor sharp and make sure the Kissaki is needle sharp. Also learned fencing. So that blade can be used to stab.
It’s not about the weapon. It’s about the training and will to use one.
JMHO, of course.
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:41:17 PM PDT
by
piytar
(Good will be called evil and Evil will be called good.)
To: Boogieman
Sorry if this is a repeat. The answer is “ANY one you have trained with and have the will use.”
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:42:44 PM PDT
by
piytar
(Good will be called evil and Evil will be called good.)
To: NorthMountain
Yes, I should think a gladius would be excellent.
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:42:53 PM PDT
by
Ramius
(Personally, I give us one chance in three. More tea anyone?)
To: Ramius
Sparred with European style swordsmen. Not a lot of pretty there, but VERY EFFECTIVE, esp. longsword, bastard sword, and duel wielded style.
The key: trained and practiced beats thug. Always.
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:45:34 PM PDT
by
piytar
(Good will be called evil and Evil will be called good.)
To: Ramius
Samurai Jack!
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:49:34 PM PDT
by
COBOL2Java
(I'll vote for Jeb when Terri Schiavo endorses him.)
To: piytar
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:50:09 PM PDT
by
piytar
(Good will be called evil and Evil will be called good.)
To: Ramius
That is a pretty rural part of Connecticut. Normally you wouldn’t expect to find homeless burglars in the far eastern part of the state. They usually get no farther than New London or Willimantic.
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posted on
10/30/2015 5:52:31 PM PDT
by
Dr. Sivana
(There is no salvation in politics)
To: Boogieman
Katana is fine, but you must train to perfection. Axes, thrusting swords, even a staff is fine too, but same caveat.
To: Ramius
...his three dogs then chased the suspect off the porch before flagging down a passing car, according to the Bulletin of Norwich.
Those are really smart dogs!
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posted on
10/30/2015 6:19:21 PM PDT
by
Flick Lives
(One should not attend even the end of the world without a good breakfast. -- Heinlein)
To: Boogieman
Ok, so what is the best samurai sword for home defense?A satisfied katana user.
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posted on
10/30/2015 6:30:10 PM PDT
by
Oatka
(ES)
To: 2banana
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posted on
10/30/2015 6:36:29 PM PDT
by
BlueLancer
(Once is happenstance. Twice is circumstance. Three times is enemy action.)
To: Boogieman
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posted on
10/30/2015 6:46:40 PM PDT
by
philman_36
(Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
To: Boogieman
A Falcata, perhaps?
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posted on
10/30/2015 6:58:16 PM PDT
by
philman_36
(Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
To: Boogieman
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posted on
10/30/2015 7:17:48 PM PDT
by
philman_36
(Pride breakfasted with plenty, dined with poverty and supped with infamy. Benjamin Franklin)
To: Ramius
Never, ever, ever, bring a sword to a gunfight....there is a great commercial on lately that shows a sword expert drawing a sword, slashing and waving it, pointing it toward a cowboy who merely pulls a gun and shoots him....I’m not certain what the commercial is about, but it certainly makes a point!!!!
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posted on
10/30/2015 8:59:53 PM PDT
by
terycarl
(COMMON SENSE PREVAILS OVER ALL)
To: Ramius
Don’t mess with kids PlayStations. U get Slashed Bro!!
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posted on
10/31/2015 5:56:22 AM PDT
by
dila813
To: Ramius
Ramius - you’re welcome. :-)
“Stick ‘em with the pointy end.”
Enjoyed reading the responses, lot’s of great ideas, however the homeowner used what he had on hand and with enough skill and/or enthusiasm that he protected his family this time. Now is the time for him to rethink his armaments.
To: Ramius
Maybe he just wanted to give him a massage?
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posted on
10/31/2015 10:00:39 AM PDT
by
Jonah Hex
(The 'possums are the puppet masters behind the raccoon conspiracy.)
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