New knives

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Devonian
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Re: New knives

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Sirmattyb wrote:
Devonian wrote:
Sirmattyb wrote: I would rather have a good blade than some Dowling.....
Don't be so dismissive, you might actually learn something.

Get yourself a copy of:

http://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/1847 ... UTF8&psc=1
Devonian if I wanted to learn how to fight with some Dowling I would. I am 35 years old in top shape train MMA three times a week and go to the Gym three times a week all a part of prepping, so I think I shall leave the Dowling ha

Umm, I'm sure you'll be fine then :roll:
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Re: New knives

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If I'm not I'll be sure to get some Dowling fighting tips from you :-)
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Dont laugh but I actually looked for "Quarterstaff's" a while back , thinking of legal weapons http://www.quarterstaff.org/ but could not find any for sale..... :D

Worked OK for Gandalf

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OOps edit : No such thing as legal weapons, calling them a weapon automatically makes it illegal
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Re: New knives

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tanstaafl wrote:Dont laugh but I actually looked for "Quarterstaff's" a while back , thinking of legal weapons http://www.quarterstaff.org/ but could not find any for sale..... :D

Worked OK for Gandalf

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OOps edit : No such thing as legal weapons, calling them a weapon automatically makes it illegal
A quarterstaff is a proper weapon when used correctly I've never used one maybe ask Devonian he's a bad man with his Dowling ha
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Re: New knives

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Mock me all you want, but what exactly is the difference between a 2" diameter piece of solid dowel and a quarterstaff??
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Re: New knives

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Devonian wrote:Mock me all you, but what exactly is the difference between a 2" diameter piece of solid dowel and a quarterstaff??

I don't know dev old chap but I have the feeling that I am about to learn......
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It all really does come down to personal preference, if I were richer I would collect all sorts of things knives included, knowing how to use your chosen "tool" defencivly or otherwise matters more than one versus the other.
I have a strategy, it's not written in stone, nor can it be, this scenario has too many variables, everything about it depends on those variables, being specific is not possible.
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Plymtom wrote:It all really does come down to personal preference, if I were richer I would collect all sorts of things knives included, knowing how to use your chosen "tool" defencivly or otherwise matters more than one versus the other.

Spot on Plymtom
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Re: New knives

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I wasn't slating any type of knife over another in fact after watching a knife destruction review I have just ordered three different types of Hultafors to play around with and I have to say that for the price they look like an absolute bargain. We shall see I guess....
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Re: New knives

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what you have to remember is that if you get into a knife fight (we're talking POST SHTF HERE MODS OKAY?) if your that close you can stab your opponent with a knife HE CAN DO THE SAME TO YOU, better not to get in that position in the first place " he who runs away lives to fight another day".
Adapt or Die, there is no middle ground.