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CWL · November 20, 2001, 11:07 AM

Long knives-yes, but I don't think swords are very useful if someone has (legal) access to a firearm. They have more of a discipline and symbolic purpose nowadays. I own 3 Japanese forged blades (2 katana, 1 tachi) plus a variety of other edged weapons, studied Kendo for over 3 years, even got to spar with the Korean National Team, but i still don't think that swords are that useful for modern combat. Their length actually gets in the way.

How many USGIs were killed by sword-wielding Japanese in WWII? How many Japanese officers/NCOs/and infantry were gunned down by USGI packin' Colts?

I will be reaching for my .45 if ever ninja barbarians come knocking on my door.

November 20, 2001, 11:07 AM	#16
CWL Senior Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Bay Area, CA Posts: 1,576	Long knives-yes, but I don't think swords are very useful if someone has (legal) access to a firearm. They have more of a discipline and symbolic purpose nowadays. I own 3 Japanese forged blades (2 katana, 1 tachi) plus a variety of other edged weapons, studied Kendo for over 3 years, even got to spar with the Korean National Team, but i still don't think that swords are that useful for modern combat. Their length actually gets in the way. How many USGIs were killed by sword-wielding Japanese in WWII? How many Japanese officers/NCOs/and infantry were gunned down by USGI packin' Colts? I will be reaching for my .45 if ever ninja barbarians come knocking on my door.