What is the best non-ranged combat weapon?
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If you want to go for something unique go with a tessen. They are small iron fans used by samurai's and are very effective to disarm and knock people out. Below is a site that has some info on them.
344855
I want something that has KICK!!  I love it when a revolver feels like it is going to jump out of your hand!  Try a 12 Gauge shotgun with 00 Buckshot or 3'' Magnum Turkey loads if you want more KICK!  Or how about a .300 Weatherbee Magnum without a muzzle-break?  If you want sustained kick, join the military and shoot an fully-auto!  (Or get a friend that is the armorer and see if he will let you shoot one! -It's been done before, but don't tell anyone I told you!)\n\nThough I sometime like the methodical, precision behind a smaller caliber rifle, like a .22 or a semi-auto SKS with 30 rounds clip.  Just lay down and pick of targets (inanimate ones) real simple like and hardly move.\n\nCool Question! Later.
207414
Thanks for the M1 Garand answer. I will give you a great balistics site I like. \nIt gives you ammunition Balistics. The Velocity-Energy-Trajectory.\n By the way. What do you think about the M!a SOCOMM 16?
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Strength I don't think is what you want to ask. You probably want to know which is the better weapon. An axe is swung just so, up and over the head in a large, circular motion. It was primarily used by poor farmers for close attacks. Swords are long, thin, and they will break if you use them improperly (then again so will an axe, if you try cutting down a metal light pole for example). I do not know much about European models, but Japanese swords can be used up close (with stabbing motions) or farther away (earlier models could be used on horseback, and some sword models have blades 28" long or more). Swords also lend themselves better to change of directions (i.e. if you miss, you can cut in an opposite direction, whereas as axe doesn't really let you do that). I hope that helps you.
174116
swords, because they take skill to master.  any idiot can use a gun.
21523
I really like the head radical flexpoint (the one aggasi uses).  That thing can push through any ball no matter how fast it is going.  It has a really clean hit to it.
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No.\n\nA katana's and any sword's edge is actually very brittle. The katana having a much "harder" edge is much more likely to break it.\n\nSwords don't cut other swords because they are sharp, they don't cut through moving armor because they are some kind of "master steel". They are steel like everything else and actually impacting the blade will dull or chip your blade. If a sword happens to "break" it is because it was poorly crafted or withstood a lot of stress and became weak.  \n\nEdge vs. edge cuts are avoided, unlike the movies and anime.\n\nI suggest you get some cutting mats and a real sword if you want to cut objects (stainless steel is not a real sword- it is dangerous and will shatter).
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i would suggest Krav Maga, which is Isreali Army self-defense...profieciency can be achieved relatively quickly, esp. compared to more "traditional" martial arts.\ni think the real question is, what are you trying to learn?  Do you wanna know how to beat people up?  Why?  After enough time in study, you can learn how to start fights before they start, and how to not be in a position where violent situations occur in the first place.  You CAN learn how to beat people up in little time, but, if you stick it out, you'll learn how not to need to.  Good luck on your search!
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master blaster.....\n\ntendulkar.......is sufficient!!!
410250
depends on use \nfor paper just cheap solids will work or if ur into extreme accuracy try black hills ammo\nbut if for hunting or self defence go with fedral hydra shocks +p ammo
549231
If it doesn't necessarily need to be a catapult, consider building a "trebuchet".  May be easier to build, safer to use, and might work better.  Do a google search of "trebuchet" and you should find plenty of ideas.\n\nHere's one to get you started:\n\nhttp://www.rlt.com/trebuchet/plans/pvc/
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swordsmen.  I have a high respect for the sword and those who would use it.  The sword is the only weapon specifcally made for killing another man and you have to be so close to him that doing just that will either kill you deep inside or liberate you.
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Hornady SST's.  They're unbelievably accurate with the ballistic tip out front.  \nI've done really well with Brenneke's too out of my rifled slug barrel, but nowhere near as good as the SST's.
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I'm gonna suggest a Cold Steel Voyager, with three inch blade.\nIt ain't super slim, but it is very light, and they are just about the toughest knives I've ever used...and I've used just about everything: spyderco, benchmade, buck, old timer, case, western, kershaw...Find your model at \nwww.coldsteel.com\n\nthen buy it on Ebay really cheap.
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While you are doing the quest you can use a special technique (dropping) to get a 2nd Blurite sword for your own. When you give the originall one to Squire and the quest is completed you can use your Blurite as a weapon. But I say this to you, it's is a very crappy sword and I think even mithril is better, it just looks cool to have. I hope this helped you.
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catapult or trebuchet
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Although a whip would be the most thought of answer, I'd suggest their brain.  It is the best weapon a person has, if used properly.