Ten weirdest blades on the planet?

migueldiaz · 1st May 2009, 01:34 AM

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Originally Posted by fearn

Glad you're enjoying this Miguel. I'm interested in seeing what pops up next.

Thanks, too. The pleasure is mine.

And so that I don't unwittingly throw a curved ball next time, let me please tell you in advance my next query: "What would be the 10 weirdest blades in other planets?"

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Originally Posted by ariel

Please look at my avatar: the Laz Bichaq. You cannot align the blade with its supposed target ( the enemy), but the bifurcated , humongous horn pommel will sure as hell gouge you own eyes. Also, the size of the scabbard prevents you from bending, turning around or tucking a functional knife ( just in case!!!) under the belt. Beautifully exotic and nigh useless ...

Thanks Ariel, and that's the reason why I've always enjoyed the earlier thread on this strange sword.

The way you described it, I'm beginning to think their traditional enemy must have surreptitiously designed the sword for them!

Levity aside and moving on, the Aztecs' wooden sword or club is not a blade but is a weapon nonetheless. They're wooden precisely because they were designed not to kill.

Which leads me to my next point -- on the one hand sometimes we can only scratch our heads every time we see a strange weapon with seemingly useless features.

On the other hand we know that these folks were not stupid (and forumites certainly have the highest respects for these warriors of old).

And so that's the reason why I find this topic very interesting ... it makes us leave our old assumptions and forces us to think out of the box.

Just my two cents ... and thanks again to all!

fearn · 1st May 2009, 03:23 AM

Hi Miguel,

If you're puzzled about some of these weapons, I can only refer you to my favorite philosopher, Terry Pratchett.

Here's one of my favorite quotes from The Fifth Elephant. The scene: the hero has just taken a rather nasty concealed crossbow away from an assassin and is examining it in front of the assassin:

"'This is not a weapon. This is for killing people,' he said.
'Uh...most weapons are,' said Inigo.
'No they're not. They're so youdon't have to kill people. They're for...for having. For being seen. For warning. This isn't one of those. It's for hiding away until you bring it out and kill some people in the dark.'"

I think Pratchett would call most of these blades weapons.

F

kronckew · 1st May 2009, 06:11 PM

i still think my kujang is pretty weird

Emanuel · 2nd May 2009, 01:11 AM

Trumbash!

-- pic from Oriantal-Arms --

Gavin Nugent · 2nd May 2009, 01:30 AM

At this point I wont be presenting any images of the exotic antique Chinese weapons but rest assured there are some amazingly weird genuine antiques that fall in line with some of those wacky training weapons seen in some martial arts catalogues.

Gav

migueldiaz · 2nd May 2009, 02:09 AM

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Originally Posted by fearn

The scene: the hero has just taken a rather nasty concealed crossbow away from an assassin and is examining it in front of the assassin:

"'This is not a weapon. This is for killing people,' he said.
'Uh...most weapons are,' said Inigo.
'No they're not. They're so youdon't have to kill people. They're for...for having. For being seen. For warning. This isn't one of those. It's for hiding away until you bring it out and kill some people in the dark.'"

I think Pratchett would call most of these blades weapons.

That was profound Fearn, thanks

Some people would argue about the semantics but I wouldn't. I think the hero put things quite beautifully!

I couldn't agree more. Like in the US, over 90% of the policemen go over their careers without firing a gun. The sidearm is there more as a deterrent. Just like these blade "weapons" (but of course if push comes to shove, the other function comes to play) ...

David · 2nd May 2009, 02:22 AM

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Originally Posted by fearn

If you're puzzled about some of these weapons, I can only refer you to my favorite philosopher, Terry Pratchett.

Here's one of my favorite quotes from The Fifth Elephant. The scene: the hero has just taken a rather nasty concealed crossbow away from an assassin and is examining it in front of the assassin:

"'This is not a weapon. This is for killing people,' he said.
'Uh...most weapons are,' said Inigo.
'No they're not. They're so youdon't have to kill people. They're for...for having. For being seen. For warning. This isn't one of those. It's for hiding away until you bring it out and kill some people in the dark.'"

I think Pratchett would call most of these blades weapons.

F

Yes! My favorite all-time writer and (yes) philosopher as well. Loved the Fifth Elephant!

VANDOO · 2nd May 2009, 02:52 AM

THE NGOMBE EXECUTION SWORDS ARE SOME STRANGE SWORDS. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES I GOT SOMEWHERE UNFORTUNATELY NOT MINE.

Gavin Nugent · 3rd May 2009, 08:11 AM

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=naga

Lew · 3rd May 2009, 02:18 PM

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Originally Posted by freebooter

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=7057

Gav

you sure about this link? A kindjal does not strike me as a weird blade.

Gavin Nugent · 3rd May 2009, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by LOUIEBLADES

Gav

you sure about this link? A kindjal does not strike me as a weird blade.

Yep, the only thing strange about the link was me posting it, the correct link is up there now....thanks

Gavin Nugent · 30th May 2009, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by freebooter

Yep, the only thing strange about the link was me posting it, the correct link is up there now....thanks

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Originally Posted by freebooter

http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=naga

Got that one covered Royston, I added your posting earlier, a very nice piece by the way.
I was out bid on one recently, certainly something I wish to add to my personal armoury.

Gav

ariel · 30th May 2009, 08:48 PM

Sorry, boys, no cigar.
Yours are functional: the shield more or less so, but the dao can be used with no problems.
Just imagine how to use my example! It is truly weird!

2nd May 2009, 01:11 AM	#4
Emanuel Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 1,242	Trumbash! -- pic from Oriantal-Arms -- Attached Images

2nd May 2009, 01:30 AM	#5
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	Chinese swords and knives At this point I wont be presenting any images of the exotic antique Chinese weapons but rest assured there are some amazingly weird genuine antiques that fall in line with some of those wacky training weapons seen in some martial arts catalogues. Gav

2nd May 2009, 02:52 AM	#8
VANDOO (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: OKLAHOMA, USA Posts: 3,138	THE NGOMBE EXECUTION SWORDS ARE SOME STRANGE SWORDS. HERE ARE SOME PICTURES I GOT SOMEWHERE UNFORTUNATELY NOT MINE. Attached Images

3rd May 2009, 08:11 AM	#9
Gavin Nugent Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 2,818	hmmmmm http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showth...highlight=naga Last edited by freebooter; 3rd May 2009 at 02:41 PM.

1st May 2009, 03:23 AM	#2
fearn Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Posts: 1,247	Hi Miguel, If you're puzzled about some of these weapons, I can only refer you to my favorite philosopher, Terry Pratchett. Here's one of my favorite quotes from The Fifth Elephant. The scene: the hero has just taken a rather nasty concealed crossbow away from an assassin and is examining it in front of the assassin: "'This is not a weapon. This is for killing people,' he said. 'Uh...most weapons are,' said Inigo. 'No they're not. They're so youdon't have to kill people. They're for...for having. For being seen. For warning. This isn't one of those. It's for hiding away until you bring it out and kill some people in the dark.'" I think Pratchett would call most of these blades weapons. F

1st May 2009, 06:11 PM	#3
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,259	i still think my kujang is pretty weird

30th May 2009, 08:48 PM	#13
ariel Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Posts: 5,503	Sorry, boys, no cigar. Yours are functional: the shield more or less so, but the dao can be used with no problems. Just imagine how to use my example! It is truly weird!