What would you use in combination with your Khukuri

Bill,

Under those circumstances you may want to go with a khukuri and a beer.

Frank,

Do you mean something like this?
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n2s
 
Sort of semi-serious response:

The khuks don't keep me far enough away from an opponent, so I'd want a pike of some kind...spear, really, and the shield on my weak arm. Once the long pointy thing was no longer utilitarian, I could use the side arm, and shield. But I'm not built as stockily as a germanic or norman warrior, and would be more well-served as a hostage, kept in the tower with sylph-like maidens and scented oils.
 
- no guns antiques or new :)
- no airplanes, tanks, bombs, explosives;)
- of course no machine guns ;)
- not even pistols :rolleyes:
- no runnung away :o
- not even an elephant :D

This is the judgement day and you have to prove your martial arts skills in handling blades, you see many fighters on the other side, wind is blowing heavily and the war cry on the other side is deafening. You know what I would use:

I would pick my HI Ang Khola (the biggest version) in my right hand since I am right-handed
- put my left foot forward (I am not a south pow!!)
- and take a Persian Qamma made of good sturdy Persian steel with reinforced tip.
- I will use my Qamma for piercing (much like a good jab) and use my good Kuk for slashings (hooks and uppercuts from all directions!).
- At time I will use my Qamma for occasional hacking tough!!

So your turn my friends!

Regards

Manoucher
 
Hmmm...

If I would fight someone with a Khukuri he would be quite close - too close. I think I would hit him with a good composite-bow while he is 60 meters away(I prefer the Hunnish version of the composite-bow, wood and horn, reflex, short and 85+ lbs strong - it fits: all the British know that we Germans are "Huns" :D). I would use the Khukuri (Chiruwa AK - good hit and still fast enough, I`ve got one on the lighter side) only if I ran out of arrows or was surprised and had to fight someone who comes close enough...

... oh - forgot to mention the terrible Bavarian war cry - No fighting required, all enemies gone...:)


Andreas
 
not2sharp

you know how much I respect you so I accept your elephant but only you, make sure that you will not crush us on the battlefield though!! Happened to Persians and Indians very often ;)
 
lol

ok, like i said. a katana with which to fight until its unpractical at which point the khuks coming out to split some helmets.
 
"This is the judgement day" oh! I know that one... I would take Arnold Schwarzenegger without a doubt... he's been there

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tooo many to choose from
My Chitlangi and sheild
 
Originally posted by Padi
lol

ok, like i said. a katana with which to fight until its unpractical at which point the khuks coming out to split some helmets.
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Very good answer. I like it. Which style of Katana, which hamon?
 
Hey Manoucher, thanks, been waiting for you to have some of those great Iranian swords for sale...
 
sweet: wow. very nice collection. impressive.

id probably go with a shobu zukuri, derived from the naginata. this is not my favorite katana style, but it has historicaly proven itself against armored opponents, so id probably have to go with it. not that i wouldnt love handling one.
 
The standard gear of a 17th century Maguindanao warrior as observed by representatives of the Dutch East Indies Company was the Lance (often more than one would be carried), shield, kris, and knife. Richer combatants (such as the Sultan, his personal guard, powerful Datus, etc...) would have a pistol, and/or armor. In 16th century Philippines, fire-arms were a sign of prestige, and those who truly were powerful would have at least a few lantaka (cannon), and if they were really really powerful their followers would have some form of fire-arms. That aside, traditional Philippine combat has always had focus on various range. Throw the spear to scatter/confuse the enemy and if youre lucky kill them (those who could used the gun instead of the spear), then rush in and cut with sword again hopefully killing them or at least wounding them seriously enough that they are incapacitated long enough till the rear forces with the tabas come and finish them off. For combat purposes, given my own training, I would take a shield and a special kalis tulid I have, the khuk would remain in the belt.
 
is that your axe? If so, congrats, it's nice. Yeah, I'd take that up against plate and chain. Or against orcs or a cave troll:D

Frank
 
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