10-06-2005, 04:10 PM
(This post was last modified: 10-06-2005, 04:17 PM by Rhydderch Hael.)
Doc,Oct 5 2005, 08:05 PM Wrote:...To this end, I keep a collection of some very, very sharp swords handy. ...:blink: You only ever really need is one (as long as it's the right kind). If you have more than one, the only use to make of them is distributing the rest amongst loved ones and stalwart fighting companions in preparation of the siege by the undead.
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As to the right ones, choose wisely: 18th-19th Century cavalry sabers are only good if you have several thousand pounds of moving horseflesh situated under your butt. Smallswords are for men who wear tights and powdered wigs. Roman gladii only work if you have a big honkin' shield and a hundred buddies so-armed and standing beside you.
For maintaining distance and versatility, good ol' katana or longsword will do nicely. Closer in, go for the katzbalger or wakazashi. Two-handers are fine enough on foot, but only in open ground (and why are you out in the open, Mr Smartypants?) and you can't swing one of those suckers while riding on a Harley.
The beauty of blades: you don't have to worry about the whole CNS issue. Forget the headâ how grabby and bitey can a zombie be when he has no frickin' forearms?
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