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m102404 · January 10th, 2012, 20:58

Someone like Brian M or Sierra Zulu (don't think he's on here any more) could be more explicit....

But the times we "tested" this out....I wouldn't want to be within 35' from a 200+lbs angry guy with a sword. From standing, gun holstered/sword at side...if he takes off running with intent to cleave you in two, you're in for a world of hurt if you're sub- that distance. And at that distance you've barely got time to go left/right and get far enough away to even consider doing something.

Sure knives are smaller and all that...but still, not a nice thing. And we were "cheating" because we knew what was going to happen.

Sub 30' was horrifying....and a sword slash covers a HUGE area

Have a buddy try it out with you....just use a towel or something. The distance you need to react-move is surprisingly far when someone's running at you.

When they say, "Get of the X"...even a big sidestep first thing results in way more room/time than standing your ground and trying to draw whatever you've got.

January 10th, 2012, 20:58	#5
m102404 Tys Trader rating Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Toronto	Someone like Brian M or Sierra Zulu (don't think he's on here any more) could be more explicit.... But the times we "tested" this out....I wouldn't want to be within 35' from a 200+lbs angry guy with a sword. From standing, gun holstered/sword at side...if he takes off running with intent to cleave you in two, you're in for a world of hurt if you're sub- that distance. And at that distance you've barely got time to go left/right and get far enough away to even consider doing something. Sure knives are smaller and all that...but still, not a nice thing. And we were "cheating" because we knew what was going to happen. Sub 30' was horrifying....and a sword slash covers a HUGE area Have a buddy try it out with you....just use a towel or something. The distance you need to react-move is surprisingly far when someone's running at you. When they say, "Get of the X"...even a big sidestep first thing results in way more room/time than standing your ground and trying to draw whatever you've got. Last edited by m102404; January 10th, 2012 at 21:02..