I'm an exiled Englishman living in rural New Zealand. As you know, neither governments, UK nor NZ, are keen for their folks to own guns. I live on 3.5 acres of land and am a keen archer. A simple bow in experienced hands can cause mayhem to those intent on harm. I also own a gnarly powerful crossbow as well. Flaxen Saxon. Va Victus!

I feel bad for all of you living in countries that ban guns. I have lots of edged weapons, compound bows, crossbows, But in my state..NC we can own most anything. I have a safe full of AR's, Shotguns, pistols.. We wll never give up our rights lile you had to. Be safe. Stay safe. Keep an edge on your blades and train daily.

Also. If you consider going full medieval. Look toward multishot crossbows. Yes it's a thing. Yes, they have quick reload clips.

Great advice my friend, I live in the UK and of course over here firearms are not easy to legally own or have in your house for protection. I’m a Knife and Sword collector so I have a large number of edged weapons that are legal to own but not to take outside in public places. I would recommend Cold Steel Machetes or Cobra Steel Short Swords if your on a budget. Most budget priced ‘Real’ Swords are made to brake and bend if used as a weapon so don’t waste your money. However unless your protecting yours or another person’s life just get decent home insurance and keep your head down and call the police. 😉.

The Gladius or Xiphos make a lot of sense because compact stabbing weapons have an economy of motion that is absent in chopping/slashing specific weapons. They were designed for use in shield formations, where there was likely to be no room to swing a weapon. To this end, they were intentionally made shorter than the bearer's arm so that the tip could be drawn all the way back to the front of the body when at contact distances. Pressed up against a door trying to deny entry, inside a narrow hallway, or maneuvering inside a stairwell, there may not be room to swing a tomahawk, machete, or kukri. But even at grappling distance or hugging inside a phone booth, you can still draw your weapon hand backwards, until the tip of your gladius is near the front of your body, and then plunge it forward into the body of your opponent. Stabbing attacks are more lethal. Most large blood-bearing organs and vital structures are located deep in the torso or on the inside of large skeletal structures to protect them from superficial damage. Even standard clothing is surprising effective at absorbing damage from slashing attacks. But a large stabbing weapon like a gladius, xiphos, or bowie can inflict a lethal wound through clothing with comparatively less expended energy and time than a slashing weapon. Remember, the quickest way from A to B is a straight line. A thrust is a linear attack and will always be faster and more effecient than a sweeping rotational attack, like a slash or chop. Short, compact, effecient stabbing motions in close quarters are extremely effective. A thrust from a broad, doubled edged short sword will likely cause more trauma than a handgun round, and a sword never runs out of ammo or jams. Inside a certain distance, you should never bring a gun to a sword fight.

TBH there is no better personal defense for hand to hand than a spear.

I live in Australia, so guns are out of the question. Some of these "Tools" are more available. Enjoyed your video mate. Keep 'em coming.🧙‍♂

"This is what I call a sort shord".

I have been playing around with my cold steel spetnaz shovel. It sure seems like a good weapon as well, fast in the hand, sharp all around and hits like an axe. Throws really well, also blocks like a shield as well. If you have ever played tennis or raquet ball then you already have some of the skills ingrained in muscle memory for hitting fast moving ojects. Just thinking that having a "sapper" in one hand and your Gladius in another... wow! what a combo that would make! LOL

Great choice!

THANKS BUDDY GREAT INFO.

Housing authority cannot legally prevent or probibit any American citizen from owning or carrying any arms whatsoever.

Add to your scenarios of edged weapons the "first action silence" reason -- especially for multiple threats when They're separated.

I personally suggest a Khukri. D2 tool steel or equivalent. A good freedom facilitation device and a tool.

Yes I have seen more then one person talking about using a Roman Gladius type sword or machete. I have the Cold Steel Gladius Machete. But an even better one that many have talked about is the United Cutlery Combat Commander Gladiators sword/machete. The steel, and it is high carbon steel, is better then the Cold Steel version, of which I also have. And I prefer the fit and finish. Plus, with a short sword/machete, you could use a second weapon, or a make shift shield. If your going to get a machete, then you might want to reshape it for stabbing.

Cool Swords Sir 👌

Some other good options would be a spear if one or several people are coming down a hall at you. I also think a big can of bear spray or a can of ether can deter multiple attackers

The Gladius was like a machetti bit better cutting and a good stabbing point.

More like go to Jail tools. Government will get you first before Zombies

Buenos machetes, pero las fundas tendrían que tener correas para llevarlos en bandoleras.

Gonna need some serious training to be effective with these.

Totally agree.

"Sort shword" LOL 🤣🤣🤣🤣

That's so hilarious. You are one New Orleans from collapse of civilization.

The best way to stay alive and in a SHTF senario is to be a community! Help other and share with other! A group his always stronger then one!

The Zombies Apocalypse is an issue too that you can use that for , especially with the new Zombie Drug they have now discovered and seen the effect of 💯⚖️💯 Blades are always relevant in a defense or war of any type. 🎯📸🎯

Have you heard of Zombie Tools?

2 things - if you've played around with that needle tip gladius - I bet u poked yourself a few times (or got it stuck on your clothes) - 2nd, unless u can STAB with that machete - it's NOT gonna do much except scare someone or piss them off - cos it's not gonna stop them - mostly STABS stop - research it my friend - I'll take a rattan stick than that machete (for self defense) any day.

Or in the case you are attacked by beautiful vampire youngladies, offcourse!...😂😅😢

At one time , I wives into a city apartment, I bought a Gerber bolo to keep handy by my front door as a deterrent because I didn’t have much of a choice , still have it near my door 10 yrs later

Cool

My apocalyptic weapon is going to be the general populations body fat content and inability to process water. 👏

Where can I get the big one,who makes it,real nice

The Zulus were masters with their "icklwa" (please someone correct me for the spelling if I'm wrong) spears. You could stab, slash, chop, and cut with it. Too bad the shields they used would be of limited use in a hallway......but maybe they would be perfect.....🤔🤔🤔🤔

Wow I like 👍 that gladiolus you could tickle a fellow ribs quite nicely

Римский ,гладиус, в современном исполнении...только щита ,скутума, из карбона нехватает...😂😅🎉

Don’t buy cheap they will break

That blade didn't look 31 1/2 inches long 🤔 on the first knife

можно еще натянуть проволоку с кансервными банками как сегнализация периметра из оружия если есть вазможность установил бы миномет гранатамет барет автоматический с увеличенным магазино пару тройку пулеметов и можно огнемет и еще рпг и мухи и гранатамет12ти зарядный ракетамет ручной как в такси 3 фильме если есть вазможность небольшой танк или бредли с увеличенным бензобаком чтобы бредли мога ехать раз в десять дальше

привет я из россии ябы взял и наделал дротиков сулиц это небольшое легкое копье метается рукою и прощу каторая метает на 50 60 метров половинку силикатного кирпича кусок крупного камня и начал обстреливать врага метая в него крупные камни а при подходе ближе перешол на метание дротиков и неплохо с лука стрелами лук скорострельнее арболета в низ у дома ябы накидал шипов как у нинзя и поставил медвежьи капканы еще вырыл ямы с кольями и натянул калючью проволоку и наложил грабель с примотанными к их рукоятке шипами плюс канешно же высокий крепкий забор в несколько рядов плюс ров с вадой и без если есть ещеб натыкал противопихотных и противоавтомобильных мин

Orrrrr them damned zombies

Okay that cheap harbor freight machete I would not recommend to flimsy and the saw gets stuck

In canada, you cant have a folding pockef knife anymore

I rather the ontario sp10 raider bowie

That short Gladius sword is insanely good

230 before I get to see cool thing less talk more toys . and I have that sword in the shitter

🇬🇧is now banning those. 🇨🇦next..

My go to weapon for home defense and an "apocalypse" is probably a Machete. This gladius looks good but it's only 420 stainless. I get a little nervous that a blade of that low quality might fracture. Machetes are made for abuse. A good one will chop and even be able to stab. There are lots of options on shape and steel, but all are made to last!

Hey man those are cool but theres no way they hold an edge over traditional Kukris. Try Royal Nepalese Kukri from Great Ghurka Kukri. Never held a better weapon in my hand.

Why don't you spend two weeks in the woods with that "weapon " seen how long it'll last u ..I'll bet u 100$ it'll bend in you when you hack wood with it ..handle eill break it u strike too hard ..I bet it's not as rugged and will fail you when you need it the most