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Post by Brian of DBK on Oct 11, 2007 17:54:00 GMT
It t'was funny though...
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2007 18:11:24 GMT
Now that I think about it, I think what I and RicWilly said actually rings true. I remember watching a television crime program where they told of how a man was several times, but survived for over 15 minutes, before the killer came back to finish him off. The program stated that most people have a misconception about how easy it is to kill a person, due to television and movies. Being stabbed doesn't result in immediate death, unless you get hit right in the heart or back of the neck. A person can be stabbed or even shot multiple time, and not just fall down and die. Unless your really skilled, or really lucky, it's not that easy to instantly kill a person. It's usually very loud, messy, and drawn out. Therefore, stabbing multiple times results in a greater chance of killing the person quicker.
Just a thought, and off topic as well.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2007 19:59:42 GMT
AARGH!! "Gnashes Teeth"
I can't decide between the Windlass Coustille, and the Valiant Crecy.
Dammit, why do they have to make it this hard! ;D
The Valiant costs more, and quality is an unknown factor.
The Windlass is cheaper, but shorter too. However, I like the shape.
Eventually, I probably buy both, but which to get first?
Nevermind, I have my answer. kultofathena knocked the price of the Coustille to $99. I just sen the payment.
When I get it, I'll review for all to see. Bring on the stabby pokey dance!
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2007 20:50:00 GMT
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Post by rammstein on Oct 11, 2007 21:26:50 GMT
Well about intuitive, I disagree.
Maybe with a shorter weapon, but certainly not for a full length sword. Here's an example. You're a caveman. You pick up a stick to hit another caveman. Do you poke him or bludgeon his head open?
Ok, a less peurile example:
The british military seemed to prefer cutting swords to the thrusting oriented ones of their frech counterparts during the late 18th and early 19th cs. because cutting was a far more natural attack than the thrust. Also, a cut could be used against all parts of the body and still debilitate. A thrust needs to strike the torso or head (or a major artery) in order to eliminate a person for fighting. With a cut, you strike a much broader area.
here's another. In beginning fencing, don't you see people trying to cut with foils? What about beginning longsword? Flailing around is a sloppy habit people develop for self preservation with no skill. Notice, they don't run away thrusting, but slashing.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2007 21:41:58 GMT
Does the price ($330) include a sheath?
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Post by Deleted on Oct 11, 2007 21:49:25 GMT
Now that I think about it, I think what I and RicWilly said actually rings true. I remember watching a television crime program where they told of how a man was several times, but survived for over 15 minutes, before the killer came back to finish him off. The program stated that most people have a misconception about how easy it is to kill a person, due to television and movies. Being stabbed doesn't result in immediate death, unless you get hit right in the heart or back of the neck. A person can be stabbed or even shot multiple time, and not just fall down and die. Unless your really skilled, or really lucky, it's not that easy to instantly kill a person. It's usually very loud, messy, and drawn out. Therefore, stabbing multiple times results in a greater chance of killing the person quicker. Just a thought, and off topic as well. Continuing on the off-topic: CONTEMPORARY KNIFE TARGETING: Modern Science vs. W.E. Fairbairn's Timetable of Death. From the review "..This book is a comprehensive and highly detailed guide to the effects of knife wounds. "
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Post by chakobsa on Oct 11, 2007 21:54:59 GMT
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Post by ShooterMike on Oct 11, 2007 22:11:13 GMT
Does the price ($330) include a sheath? No. All Gus' prices on the website do not include the $100 for an optional heavy-duty all-leather scabbard. They are not wood core, but they are still pretty stiff and ultra durable. And that is the most uber-durable short sword on the planet IMO. ![:)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/smiley.png)
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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 12, 2007 10:24:51 GMT
Yeah, that was just an expression. To me, thrusting just seems more intuitive, which it is. I'm actually leaning towards the Crecy short sword, which lies just in the realm of being a sword, but handling like a big knife. That is, if it isn't unwieldy and heavy. How would you rate your Valiant viking on wieldibility? I know the point is moot since you already ordered but since you ask I'd give the viking a 2/5 for wieldibility, and just barely. It's tough as hell but bulky. Also since you didn't ask, I prefer a gladius for stabbing. ;D
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Post by Deleted on Oct 12, 2007 17:47:39 GMT
I just looked through that site and found this! what a beauty! Wish i had enough money to be able to afford something like this! It sux to be me ![:P](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/tongue.png) ![](http://i174.photobucket.com/albums/w116/skalman91/unamed_15_600w.jpg)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2007 16:18:42 GMT
boy that sword is ugly, seems to sell well aswell as i see alot of the sfi classifieds.. cant believe angus trim makes it. it really is vile.... just my opinion though, each to there own...
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Post by rammstein on Oct 14, 2007 16:21:45 GMT
Glad I'm not the only one thinking that... I personally feel the entire tac line is pretty vile.... Gimme an AT saber any day ![;)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2007 16:24:54 GMT
Yeah it's quite ugly. If you don't give a damn abot historical accuracy, then go buy a machete. It cuts stuff too, and costs a hell of alot less.
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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 14, 2007 19:41:24 GMT
I'm not a stickler for historical accuracy, tho I like something that pleases my eyes. I don't care for the tac sword either. Hey, to each his own, eh.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2007 19:43:29 GMT
Yeah, theres just something attractive in a hilt and leather wrap though....
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Post by YlliwCir on Oct 14, 2007 20:47:04 GMT
Yeah, or a squarish wood finger grooved grip with a ball pommel and a oval wood guard attached to a straight double edged blade about two inches thick and twenty inches or so long. Oh and real pointy.
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Post by Deleted on Oct 14, 2007 23:12:29 GMT
I'm not familiar with that design, Ric. Must not have been very popular or useful, otherwise I would have heard of it. ![;)](//storage.forums.net/forum/images/smiley/wink.png)
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