Used for self defense?

My home is 3300 sq feet. That's open enough for me. 1500 is open enough for me. The khuk makes a great home defense. It is just large enough to 'own' the 'battle space' and small enough to swing inside. Slicing and dicing are fine- I'll get hit, I might even be killed; but odds are in my favor the khuk is coming down on a part of the assailent's body he probably won't own anymore.

I don't plan on having to hurt anyone, only if I must for self defense, and I don't know anyone who duels.
Fencing and black powder single shots, yee gads.


munk
 
Arya said:
I think, SD is not to be confused with duelling. I believe khukris - the light & longer types such as Chitlangi, Gelbu Spec etc. are very excellent duelling or combat weapons in the open space, but in your home?

I would still lean towards what was suggested by Tetsusaiga - small, fast with the ability to thrust, slice & dice for home self defense.
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I guess if I had to repel an intruder in the middle of the night, my own instinct would be to rush and crush (back to my 40 ounce CAK?) - probably not the smartest strategy but it comes naturally if half asleep. Quick stabbing motions would not come naturally to me and I would easily be outmaneuvered by the intruder if I tried that. However, a large Chitlangi is multi purpose as it swings well with a lot of reach and also has an effective thrusting tip. To each their own. My wife keeps the house uncluttered so I would have plenty of room to swing a large khukri - narrowest areas would be 5 foot wide hallways and stairwell. Hopefully a moot point as my dogs start barking at any vehicle at about 1.5 miles out and I have a loaded revolver, shotgun and FAL close at hand (OK, the FAL is handy for quick long distance shots at mountain lions but could clear a house in a hurry:eek: ).

Enough rambling, but again the choice of defense tools depends upon individual circumstances.
Lloyd
 
You will just give someone the excuse to shoot you. Collect khuks for tools or for fun. It would be a lot fun to play martial arts with as well, but you do know what happened to all of the sword masters in western civilization, they were all shot. That is why we don't have martial arts school for western sword play( notice we do have the NRA). To be honest though, I wouldn't strap on a khuh if I knew there was going to be trouble, I would just get another gun or more ammo, If I had the space to carry more....I have read that ghost fear blades for some reason, might work well for that.... Would I carry one for a camp tool? Sure thing, they can't be beat for that.
 
We just haven't shot those guys yet.


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A blade in the hand, in surroundings known to you but not an intruder, is not a lame duck. I keep a 1911 by the bed and a kukri or Bowie.



munk
 
not I have some reading to do, this looks really interesting. but looks like... hand grenades, smart bombs and h bombs still rule thought.....
 
Level 1:
A good dog

Level 2:
A phone to call the cops, and a Mace spray.

Level 3:
A pistol of decent caliber with a Crimson Trace laser sight.

Level 4:
A 20" Gelbu, Kobra, Sirupati or similar khukri.

Level 5:
A Skhin Dhu in your sock

Level 6:
A decent burial plan with plot paid for.
 
Level 7; a hidden video camera recording of entire event providing possibility of justice beyond the grave.



munk
 
In the event of your house is being broken into in the middle of the night, what would you do, in sequence pls.

1/ Quietly call the cops
2/ Quietly alert your family members & proceed to your panic room (not your master bedroom - they will go for it first..definitely).
3/ Stay calm & quiet until the cops arrive & take care of everything.

On second thought - in confined space self defense, the most suitable HI khuks to take care of business - in no particular order

1/ 12" & 15" sirupati
2/ Baby chitlangi & 15" chainpuri
3/ Biltong

If you have the luxury of space in the house - all HI khuks will serve the purpose. What do you guys think?
 
Arya said:
In the event of your house is being broken into in the middle of the night, what would you do, in sequence pls.
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The dogs would be going nuts - and the neighbors' dogs.

1. Grasp 12 ga pump.
2. Pump round into chamber.
3. Get up.
4. Go to position to cover stairs coming up from 1st floor.
5. Remind wife to call police.
6. Whether 5 can be done or not yell, "The police have been called and I have a loaded shorgun. "

7.5 Wife will join w/ 16 ga.

8. Shoot as required (No. 4 Buck - 7 rnds.). Anyone at the base of the stairs is silhouetted against glass doors to the softly-lighted atrium.
 
hang bodies on pikes outside gates :)

bladite
 
First of all, in general soldiers have far less restrictions regarding what they are allowed to carry versus civilians
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My experience is the opposite. Soldiers typically have mandated arms, and not a good deal of control over the blade length allowed. This is even more the case in garrison, but is still often the case when deployed. In contrast, some states allow citizens to carry any length blade if unconcealed. If you feel the "need" to conceal a short sword in your britches here in the States, seek professional help.

Firearms are better. Not because they're more effective than a large knife, but because they are easier to learn, and because they have a range advantage.

brantoken, perhaps you can give me some reference material regarding Western sword masters being shot? I'm not familiar with this. I'd love to see your sources.

Shotguns can work for defending yourself or home, but I prefer a rifle or carbine in anything in .357 Magnum or more powerful. I believe reliance on "intimidation factor" in a firearm or knife is extremely dangerous and ill-advised. Don't expect to do anything other than telegraph that you're armed to an intruder.

For house use, I'd use a not-too-heavy blade between 15 and 21" long, but I'd usually take a firearm if I had the choice. Range counts.

John
 
Why not install a burglar alarm that comes with armed security response. You'll save the trouble from the police iterrogation room bcos of some strangers heads blown off or chopped to pieces?
 
Arya said:
Why not install a burglar alarm that comes with armed security response. You'll save the trouble from the police iterrogation room bcos of some strangers heads blown off or chopped to pieces?
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If you live in an urban area that could be a good option - although it is always best to at least have the capability to be self-reliant. In rural areas you may have a better than 45 minute wait for official help so it is good to be able to fend for oneself in any type of emergency situation. At least in the country you have your neighbors to fall back on if need be.

And make sure your private security service is armed with HI khukris (edited to keep topic from straying too far off subject).
 
Spectre said:
Shotguns can work for defending yourself or home, but I prefer a rifle or carbine in anything in .357 Magnum or more powerful.
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John, I have a .357 revolver -- and other handguns. I lack confidence in them in the scenario posited due to lack of practice, and that situation is unlikely to change. In addition, I regard handguns as marginallly competent backup weapons as compared to shotguns or rifles.

I have rifles .303, .308, 6.5, 7.65, 30.06, and .223. I can usually hit where I point --- at least when not being shot at. None is as handy in enclosed spaces as my Winchester 1300. They also tend to overpenetrate, and that is an issue because there are others living in this house and in another house within 250 feet. I do not plan to be firing towards those others, but . . . .

At the relevant distance (15 feet), the load I am using produces an adequate 2160 ft. lbs. of terminal energy that will produce a 3" hole in a 6"-thick telephone book. That would cause significant pain to someone wearing a Class III vest and a 3" through-and-through hole in anyone not armored (or armoured for our UK members). (The wife's 16 ga. is significantly less powerful.)

I believe reliance on "intimidation factor" in a firearm or knife is extremely dangerous and ill-advised. Don't expect to do anything other than telegraph that you're armed to an intruder.
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We simply come from a different place. I fully intend to give notice. I know that I will shoot at a person if it comes to it, but hope not to do so. Given the dogs (inside) and the fact that I am an extremely light sleeper, I think my scenario is extremely likely. I will be calling out a warning from concealment. If that increases my risk, I am prepared to assume that additional risk. Everyone has to decide for themselves.

The police, by the way, may take up to ten minutes to arrive (station 6 mi. away). I need to take care of things for that period. So, Arya, we have an extremely reliable alarm (dogs) that summon an armed response with excellent knowledge of the "field of confluict" - us.
 
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