[Sherman Logan]

Longsword would be awkward inside, especially in a small room or hallway.

Might not be as scary, but I suspect a kukri or similar weapon would be more effective.

[PapaBear3625]

>>Longsword would be awkward inside, especially in a small room or hallway.<<

Depends on how you use it. You can thrust with the point of a longsword. You can also swing it like a baseball bat, rather than the wide overhead swings you see in the movies. Watch the video from Cold Steel below.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2I6ulWwB99E

[Ramius]

...but I suspect a kukri or similar weapon would be more effective.

The navy cutlass was designed for tight spaces aboard ship. Just big enough, heavy in the blade but nimble enough for hallways and other indoor places. Like noted above a very good advantage of a blade over a gun indoors is that there's no danger of over penetration into other rooms. Except for the mess.

[LonePalm]

A Gurkha with a kukri commands a lot of respect even when he is smiling and showing it to you.

I think I would rather carry a kukri than any other bladed weapon when facing an intruder. They are wicked looking things. It will make the other guy think at least three times before closing with you.

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