corrado_sunderland 0 Posted September 3, 2012 There was a really nasty burglary a few flats down from me last night (people were held at knife point and robbed after the thieves got access by professionally removing the window and frame) and ive decided i want a knife in the house for self defence,plus an old bloke was stabbed in the throat and mugged 3 month ago on the steps up to my flats after the pub which is only 100 yards away. So i want a decent size knife, preferably 400mm blade and i was wondering if any of you knife fans could help with sites, i dont want a blade tougher than wolverines exo skeleton by spider co etc as i know how much they cost just half decent and resonable length so if i wake to someone in my flat i have a longer reach than them? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
davidwort 0 Posted September 3, 2012 I think you need to move. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 3, 2012 Get shotgun instead. Even longer reach ;) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corrado_sunderland 0 Posted September 3, 2012 I think you need to move. This is actually a nice area for sunderland :lol: ---------- Post added at 9:41 PM ---------- Previous post was at 9:40 PM ---------- Get shotgun instead. Even longer reach ;) Im quite keen to buy a crossbow with a tactical light mounted on it,lets see someone burgle you when you blind them and then nail there knee-cap to the wall :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bristolbaron 10 Posted September 3, 2012 be aware of length of knife vs width of doors/hallway. i vote hammer. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nathan Harvey 10 Posted September 3, 2012 I used to have 3ft bit of steel pole in house , swing and hit with that , they are not getting up lol Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim Bowen 1 Posted September 3, 2012 Loads seem to appear on the airgun forums I use. Was a set of three samurai swords for £45 delivered the other day. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2 ---------- Post added at 10:36 PM ---------- Previous post was at 10:34 PM ---------- Id get a tazer and gas and maybe some of the flashbangs. Think its military surplus store or somewhere selling paintball/airsoft stuff. Sent from my X10i using Tapatalk 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jim 2 Posted September 3, 2012 Personally I wouldn't be in a hurry to get into a knife fight with someone.. if I got mugged I'd rather let them take my stuff than risk ending up dead. Besides, when would you use it? You can't carry it with you - having a knife in the house wouldn't have helped the guy who got mugged on the stairs... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8vMatt 1 Posted September 3, 2012 A Paslode nailgun is handy :thumbleft: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne t 10 Posted September 3, 2012 I have these,seem to tothe job:smug: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted September 3, 2012 Anne that last pic is magic haha. :) (can we have the smilie selection box back please) IMO youre askin for trouble keeping a knife for self defence (excluding the samurai swords for show), are you prepared to use it if they were to come at you after feeling threatened? A couple are currently getting questioned for injuring burglars so you could leave yourself open to something similar. Dont get me wrong i feel you should be allowed to defend your home if some c nut breaks in. But we all know how backwards the law works in this country. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
science 0 Posted September 3, 2012 Well if things get any worse you could always invest in the Gerber Apocalypse Survival Kit. http://www.gerbergear.com/Apocalypse/Gear/Apocalypse-Kit_30-000601 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
8vMatt 1 Posted September 3, 2012 Well if things get any worse you could always invest in the Gerber Apocalypse Survival Kit. http://www.gerbergear.com/Apocalypse/Gear/Apocalypse-Kit_30-000601 Oh YES, now we're talking. I've just said to my mrs that's my Christmas wish pressie right there!!!! Its only a matter of time until the Apocalypse! Be ready. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne t 10 Posted September 3, 2012 Here is poppy,s other hat the swords are for decoration,the brides out of Kill Bill,and the others from Blade Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
easypops 8 Posted September 3, 2012 after the thieves got access by professionally removing the window and frame Were the people in the house deaf ? And did the robbers tidy up after themselves ? :lol: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corrado_sunderland 0 Posted September 4, 2012 Were the people in the house deaf ? And did the robbers tidy up after themselves ? :lol: they did it without making a sound, took the plastic facia off then lifted the glass out,to be honest i could not give a crap about the law if someone was in my house holding a knife at me id try my best to have the *******s, id love to see a chav defend himeself when i throw a nice tidy jab whilst holding a long blade, thats about 4ft of reach id have on them i dont want o go down the chavy samurai sword route but my friend had a all black stealth style blade modeled on assasins from japan and that would be exactly what i want if anyone has any ideas Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
anne t 10 Posted September 4, 2012 BLITZ sport sold this style a few years ago you can check on website Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JMC 0 Posted September 4, 2012 You'll be on very sticky ground if it gets to the point of having the police involved and you are found to have a 400mm knife specifically for the purpose of 'in case I get burgled', and that's even if it does you any good during the burglary. Alternatively, if you really want to go down that route, keep the biggest kitchen knife you can find in the house somewhere you can get at it, a really big maglite (extremely strong, and slightly easier to explain than a random length of pipe), and a perfume atomiser with a mixture of cheapy aftershave mixed in with a liberal dose of tobasco, oh, and if you're in to climbing at all get an ice axe - those are dangerous at every end. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Bacon 5 Posted September 4, 2012 Were the people in the house deaf ? Can only do it quietly-ish with externally glazed windows. Simply prize out the edging strips and then as Mr Sunderland says, you can simply remove the glass with suction pads. There would still be some thudding noises whilst prizing the edging out though. Modern windows are internally glazed now, so the only way to do it would be to cut the glass out or smash the glass, either way, too noisy! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
tentonhammer 10 Posted September 4, 2012 20oz Claw Hammer, 24" Pipe Wrench, Cordless Angle Grinder - The sound alone of power tools makes people nervous Or you could just go back to basics with a plain ol' Woody? Just make sure you get a glove too so you can spin some sit about playing ball. I've found a beware of the dog sticker on the front door does the trick mostly. Most crims are pussies when it comes to dogs Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corrado_sunderland 0 Posted September 4, 2012 (edited) whats a matter with having a blade for show,they look awsome too :lol: and however they got in i just feel id be happier with something there now,ive had mates who are all high and mighty about knifes and they got stabbed..... when i took me rado to gwerks a few years back a lad tried to stab me in brighton as i stood in the way when he tried to hit some lasses and i didnt give one **** for the knife i went mental calling him a southern fairy and kept me distance for a nice boot to his head.In the end he retreated to his rangerover saying im gunna follow you home and **** ya up blood,he waited round the corner for me i pulled one of the lasses set off walking the other way and smashed a 3 litre bottle of bellabrusco just in case :lol: most people with knifes are ****ers so when you start telling things like "i dont care if ya get one stab on me,im gunna get hold of ya and ram my thumbs through your eye sockets and listen to you scream like a little girl while i smash ya face int a pump with my fists " they tend to feel like a 3" blade no longer gives them an advantage if your hell bent on disfiguring them for life too most will keep a distance by that point haha Edited September 4, 2012 by corrado_sunderland Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted September 4, 2012 Have you considered a gun that shoots knives? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
OllieVR6 0 Posted September 4, 2012 Honestly. If you have a huge sword on display it's more likely to get used against you. Find somewhere local that teaches this! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-1AvU2BK71I Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Critical_Mass 10 Posted September 4, 2012 Have you considered a gun that shoots knives? :lol: now we're talking CS - dont you know kickboxing?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Walesy 0 Posted September 4, 2012 You're bound to hit those pesky burglars, or at least hit someone somewhere, with one of these badboys! Or maybe something a bit more subtle like this; Share this post Link to post Share on other sites