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Message: [QUOTE="Lou_C, post: 1590654, member: 3201"] I just think of it like going into a gladiator fight against a guy with a 36" sword, and you have a choice of a 16" sword or a wooden spear. If all things were equal a sword is a better weapon than a wooden spear, all things AREN'T equal. You're probably going to die anyway, but a wooden spear at least gives you a shot to stay out of range, and get a couple good/lucky shots in, and wear him down. And considering the guy has probably been training in swordsmanship his entire life, you might just be able to outwit him a bit using a weapon he hasn't faced that much. It seems better than just grabbing a much smaller sword and charging in to take on a trained swordsman, even if you still end up dead more often than not. Now later, if you can get your hands on a 30" or 32" inch sword, then you might start reconsidering your plan, but you're not there yet. [/QUOTE]