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Old 02-06-2008, 02:56 PM   #20 (permalink)
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Originally Posted by nathan rd View Post
Uggg...how did this thread turn into a discussion of government regulation of weapons? I didn't intend that. My initial post was an attempt to show that the original poster was incorrect, and that training in bladed weapons does in fact have practical value in our lifetime because bladed weapons are used and do damage.
Don't take it personal, eh? LOL Roll with it buddy. You have a most valid point.

It doesn't take much imagination to improvise some thing that can be used in a sword like manner.

I doubt if umbrellas or the walking cane will be outlawed anytime soon...

I never got into the sword much, frankly, they scare me. I like my knives and my right to carry them very much. While I personally prefer a short tool, I have nothing against learning the sword... In fact, what little I know of them has helped my ability to adapt and improvise. Almost any old stick will do...

In a pinch you could even use a steel wire antenna... or a broom...
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