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Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee?
Reply #15 - Jul 28^th, 2012, 11:48am

First thing, I would put on armor, a brain bucket, some sort of torso/upper thigh protection, a cup, and gauntlets, heavy leather will do. If I knew how to use it, I would go for a large square infantry shield but I don't, so I will go for a fighting spear, which is a short thick shafted spear with a point that can be used for slashing or stabbing and a spike on the butt. Secondary weapon is a bolo, which is a short thick bladed chopping tool used in the Philippines. It was the primary reason the US adopted the .45. And last, a good double edged dagger about as long as from my fingertips to the inside of my elbow.

Mostly though, I would want a good fast horsie, so I could be a LONGDAMNWAYS away from the fight. I'm too old for this c$%^, a young guy will clean my clock while I'm gasping and wheezing.

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Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee?
Reply #16 - Jul 28^th, 2012, 2:02pm

I am slowly building an "ArmBar". It is a tonfa, with a 30x30x4mm length of angle iron, projecting 6 inches on either side and sharpened at 60 degrees for cutting and thrusting. Hardened in fire and screwed to the front of the tonfa. It is held on top of an arm cover, made from leather and a motorbike tyre. The whole is strapped to my left arm.

It will stop the blow from ANY melee weapon.

For defense, i will be able to carry 4 Cold Steel Kukri's (I have 6).

Got the idea when i saw Conan the first time when i was a kid.

I will post pics when it is done.

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Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee?
Reply #17 - Jul 28^th, 2012, 4:36pm

Green, that sounds really Rad. For your consideration, the angle iron that is used for metal bedframes is some pretty amazing stuff ... far superior to most commercially available angle stock. Look into it. Most second hand stores sell whole metal bedframes for $15 if you can't find one curbside.

Course, you are kinda limited to a few dimensions.

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Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee?
Reply #18 - Jul 28^th, 2012, 4:52pm

Quote from Bill Skinner on Jul 28^th, 2012, 11:48am:

Mostly though, I would want a good fast horsie, so I could be a LONGDAMNWAYS away from the fight. I'm too old for this c$%^, a young guy will clean my clock while I'm gasping and wheezing.

Old age and treachery will overcome youth and skill.

At least it's worked for me so far.

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Jauke Funditor Posts: 513 Gender:	Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee? Reply #19 - Jul 28^th, 2012, 5:12pm My primary weapon would be a spear I think, my secondary weapons would be a short sword and a sling. I would also wear lamellar armour and a round shield on my back. heres a good example of what I would wear, swap the dane axe with a spear http://imageshack.us/f/242/varangianguarddrawingom3.jpg/
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Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee?
Reply #20 - Jul 29^th, 2012, 12:31pm

Quote from archanetinker on Jul 28^th, 2012, 4:36pm:

Green, that sounds really Rad. For your consideration, the angle iron that is used for metal bedframes is some pretty amazing stuff ... far superior to most commercially available angle stock. Look into it. Most second hand stores sell whole metal bedframes for $15 if you can't find one curbside.

Course, you are kinda limited to a few dimensions.

Awesome idea!! I know someone who may be able to help me get some. Thanks Cheesy

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Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee?
Reply #21 - Jul 29^th, 2012, 4:14pm

A (Fokos) tomahawk with a smaller round shield or oval,slightly bigger. But it would be much better to see the opponent clan what they have,i might change my gear. As projectile weapons are out,it's more simple.
If i could,i would also take a horse under my tushy. Leather lamellar armour as the sarmatians wore,for example,would be my choice armour,one of the best,i'd say. Of course i'd also take a metal helmet with thick leather or chainmail neckguard,and nose guard?. If i'd could have a horse,a lance would also be fitting for the scenario.

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curious_aardvark Slinging.org Administrator Taller than the average Dwarf Posts: 9039 Gender:	Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee? Reply #23 - Jul 30^th, 2012, 11:32am Hmm, smallish round shield with a nice sharpened metal edge and a decent 3 foot club and lots of attitude ! And I suppose if we're starting at a distance a sling with big ammo like ratman's
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Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee?
Reply #25 - Jul 30^th, 2012, 8:16pm

revision: mmmmmmmaybe a Sarissa(aboot 13 feet long), Kopis, lamellar or scale or a metal cuirass or juss a plain layered thorakes(i.e linothorax), medium shield, bronze grieves, extra sandals for marches or just in case in an extended raid, combined force of Cavalry and light infantry against a Northern barbarian horde or camp, settlement etc..

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Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee?
Reply #26 - Jul 31^st, 2012, 7:43am

mmm. A mixed melee I'm going to assume is going to get very very cramped very quickly so I'll probably stay away from a spear or staff that needs organization or room to wield effectively. A smallish type shield (I'm thinking viking type). A small axe (or large tomahawk) braced on the inside of that shield (my back up). And a one handed sword in my right hand. I'd want the axe to have a flat back so it can double as a mace if there's a lot of armor around. Armor for myself: I'll go with lamallar and a quilted jerkin under it. Also Grieves and vambraces and a helmet.

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Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee?
Reply #27 - Jul 31^st, 2012, 2:47pm

I would bring my tomahawk with spike and wear the chainmaile armor I make nice spartan sheild and armor over my chainmaile Wink

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jlasud Interfector Viris Spurii Programming stones Posts: 1659 Gender:	Re: What Weapons Would You Choose for a Melee? Reply #28 - Jul 31^st, 2012, 5:36pm Here's the hawk i'd take..since this picture,i made a hemp cord wrap just below the head and on the grip. With this hawk it's possible to drag the opponents shield,and has a nice hammer on the other end. I designed the form and a local blacksmith executed it perfectly.
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