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Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 12:59 pm
by Ronin.45
Dave, I have had some serious blades, but always end up selling them because they just sit around. My favorite was probably a Spyderco Forester.
I'll have to get something again.
I have a hickory mattock handle if it comes to crushing heads.
Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 1:01 pm
by aerynsun
Ronin.45 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:01 pm
I'm sticking with my original choices of 9mm handgun, PCC, and rimfire, but I'll be more specific.
Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:05 pm
by Ronin.45
aerynsun wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 1:01 pm
Ronin.45 wrote: ↑Thu Apr 09, 2020 3:01 pm
I'm sticking with my original choices of 9mm handgun, PCC, and rimfire, but I'll be more specific.
That's as good as anything in a fight. Machetes have been effective weapons forever. Tools don't need to be pretty, but when you're watching TV and fondling it, pretty is nice
Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:43 pm
by David
These are great as well.
Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:20 pm
by Ronin.45
David wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:43 pm
These are great as well.
Had one of those too in Carbon V. Cold Steel makes a ton of good choppers
Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:04 pm
by bdc
Khuhri knife. I was trained in using it by a Nepalese more than 20 years ago in a class sponsored by Steve Tarani. I was awarded one.
I remember the police driving up when we were in the process of chopping through vertical, supported 4x4s. They never got out of the patrol car. We laughed.
The more important teachings were how to clear a trench with the knife while running and how to use it, silently, at night, without making noise.
Every room has multiple weapon systems.
The office/bedroom:Barry Dawson wakazashi, Al Mar, zt 160, Barry Dawson - and those are just fixed blades. Still, situational awareness is more important.
Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sat Apr 11, 2020 10:24 pm
by David
Ronin.45 wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 6:20 pm
David wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 2:43 pm
These are great as well.
Had one of those too in Carbon V. Cold Steel makes a ton of good choppers
One of CS videos had them chopping through 7 free hanging hemp ropes. Very impressive.
bdc wrote: ↑Sat Apr 11, 2020 9:04 pm
Khuhri knife. I was trained in using it by a Nepalese more than 20 years ago in a class sponsored by Steve Tarani. I was awarded one.
I remember the police driving up when we were in the process of chopping through vertical, supported 4x4s. They never got out of the patrol car. We laughed.
The more important teachings were how to clear a trench with the knife while running and how to use it, silently, at night, without making noise.
Every room has multiple weapon systems.
The office/bedroom:Barry Dawson wakazashi, Al Mar, zt 160, Barry Dawson - and those are just fixed blades. Still, situational awareness is more important.
Very cool
Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sun Apr 12, 2020 8:06 am
by Bmyers
As we have been going through the pandemic, lots of time to think about if we have chosen wisely.
Still happy with the choice of the G19 and PCC to match. We have several different Esee knives and have found that they have lasted well. The only downside to the Esee knives is to make sure you keep them oiled otherwise it will start to rust.
Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:29 pm
by Bob
[Aussie accent on]
That's not a knife....
21" of Cold Steel brand heavy bladed FU whether the 'U" in question is a Palmetto plant or Zombie
Re: Your choice(s) for SHTF weapons
Posted: Sat Apr 18, 2020 1:37 pm
by Bob
Blade: Fixed = my Browning hunting Bowie, folder is my Gerber Armor w/ Micarta handle
Melee: Bladed melee , rough call...a Chinese straight sword is likely my highest proficiency, but see above for pure hack it to death functionality.
Gotta go with 12" Nunchaku for non-bladed melee. Those are my spirit weapon....
