Would this work in a self-defense situation innawoods?
>>2880121no, but it would work perfectly in a self-offense situation. trust me, i know.
Personally I never go on a real hike without my dai-katana, but sometimes I will go on quick half day hikes with just my wakizashi
>>2880121dork! (dork)
Someone post the gay hatchet guy.
>>2880121A weapon is only as good as its operator but at the end of the day armed person beats unarmed person almost every single time. The question could also come down to how feasible it is for you to swing that around in a danger situation. Somebody truly dangerous sees you have that hatchet and they might wait to engage you until a situation where your hatchet is less usefulBut let’s be real. No autistic man is getting stalked to that level while hiking in the woods. It’s not like some other autist is going to show up with a fucking lance to outrange your hatchet kek
>>2880138>Somebody truly dangerous sees you have that hatchet and they might wait to engage you until a situation where your hatchet is less usefulWhich scenario could lead to something like that?
>>2880139Lmao pretty much none. I was trying to express that>can I properly defend myself with this weapon?And >can I feel safe in the woods with this as my method of self defense?Are two different questions. Somebody stalking you like that would have to REALLY want to kill you. And if they wanted it that goddamn badly then they’d probably come armed themselves with a firearm. Getting stalked and then fighting like that would only be the one in a trillion situation of meeting the worst possible psycho serial killer at the worst possible time. Probably more likely to win the lottery.
>>2880140Oooh, okay that makes sense, yeah kek I'm a bit afraid to go and camp by myself so I was thinking about getting a hatched because if the police were to stop me I could always say it's to cut branches, wood or so but in reality I'm just paranoid, I probably have watched too many horror moviesI really want to start camping, though, I feel like I need to start enjoying my own company and I wanna get away from civilization more often
>>2880121
>>2880142>I'm just paranoid, I probably have watched too many horror moviesThis is definitely the case. Once you do it a few times you’ll know what to expect and feel a lot safer. That whole edge of the unknown always makes things feel more dangerous. But camping is very knowable and being outside by yourself is probably some of the safest you’re ever going to be. Also if you’ve got a dog of any kind just bring ‘em. I’ve had my own dog since I was really young so it’s hard for me to imagine doing anything outside without a dog present. It’s really nice to outsource stuff like listening for rustles or watching out for weird smells to them. Also my current lab I taught to show me that way back to the trail from some off trail point. It’s useful because I tend to wander off the trail and forget because I was looking at plants/mushrooms.
>>2880142why don't you just get a gun?
>>2880172he probably isn't allowed within 300 feet of an elementary school
>>2880173They sell guns at elementary schools?
>>2880121its a lot better than nothing
>>2880269Yeah the black kids steal them from home and resell for pennies on the dollar
>>2880121I prefer a good two-handed heavy machete.
>>2880453>Needs two hands to wield a machete>ISHYGDDTHow much of a weak dick are you captain limp wrist?
>>2880138sometimes an unarmed person can disarm an armed person and become the armed person
>>2880121there better ways grasshopper
>>2880121If you live in the US, just carry a gun nigga.
>>2880121against what?
in the wildy with just my rune scimmy
>>2880596I'm gonna spec you out with my dragon dagger (p++) noob
>>2880581what county?
>>2880121I just carry a 10mm glock out in bear country since im an american, also in case theres any weirdos around.
>>2880172Guns are for cowards
>>2880642unless you use it with a bayonet
>>2880680This. Picrel is my everyday carry.
>>2880642and for the people who win knife fights.
>>2880138Someone will throw a rock at u. I messed with 2 girls and they threw soda cans at my car. Ever since i just throw rocks at tough guys and their cars or property. Works easily in small towns. Japan car better uh yeah. I own trucker kids with this one simple trick. Dont turn. Switch lights and then turn. U can win every time by timing mistiming lights took me 2 days to learn with a business practice i co created and the root of all science whoch i created myseld. Feels ok
>>2880121Just bring bear spray if you're gonna be paranoid like that
>>2881170>I messed with 2 girls and they threw soda cans at my car. >Ever since i just throw rocks at tough guys and their cars or property.I cannot even begin to understand the relationship between these two things
>>2880453based advanced knife bro watcher
>>2881170decriminalizing mental illness was crime against everyone, including the mentally ill.
>>2880121against animals? a gun or sprayagainst humans? a gun or sprayMelee weapons are useless against bears, as you'll get fucked up even if you somehow manage to land a kill.
This and a can of SABRE Red OC spray is really all you need. Many times, just the spray is enough to ward off + deescalate any hostile encounter>>2881513>>2880453This p much. Using a melee weapon in defense against a large creature like a brown bear is retarded. Carry one if you must for the utility aspect; such as brush clearing with a machete
For slow and smaller animals yeah. Not for bigger or faster animals. Just get some bear spray or bring a firearm with you if you got the license.
>>2880121If that's what you want to rely on, you should take Filipino martial arts classes. Kail/Escrima
>>2881519>eps carryhas your rear lense delaminated yetI constantly worry mine is about to
>>2880121>I feel that I may need to defend myself>Surely some Chinesium gimmick bullshit will do the jobMy guy for the same price you can go to Lowe's and get some Chinesium that ventures into OK tier. Get the polymer handle model, it's got a thinner blade than the hickory handle model which makes it better at actually being an axe.
>>2881565Early model issues iirc. I've noticed no changes besides some soot from stinky reload 9mm gathering on the front lens. Which was wiped clean by a cloth.Besides, it's not an EoTech! :^)
>>2880121Yea but you can carry a gun if youre american so id just take that.Whos gunna know the PaRk RanGEr?!Lol okay.
>>2881170Take your meds jason
>>2880642K, have fun with your mall ninja garbage you colossal faggot.
>>2880135kai the hitchiker?my fav part in the interview was when he said>so i grabbed the old man's penis and went SUUUUUUUUH-UUUUUUCKyou could just hear how excited the guy was to be molested by an old man of such high status
A pocket .380 (like an LCP) loaded with JHP is all you need, unless you're in grizzly country>What about black bear and mountain lionThey're not that tough. .380 will handle either.
>>2880453well yes but use one with non retared handle and shape. that looks like zero tang. + use a garden brand not the "ZOMBIE killer 9000!!!" if you ever get into trouble its a better sell to law enforcement or a jury as a "selfdefense weapon of opportunity "if you cant carry guns, gas or CO2 or pepper might be a option. even blanks are deadly with direct contact.
>>2880642This poster is underage.
>>2880121>Amuhricans first time setting foot in a beatiful forest>First thought arrives into his brain>What weapons works best in this new setting
>>2880121Why not this?
>>2882846It's an arms race with the bears, wolves, and mountain lions. One would be naive not to be armed.
>>2882846>why would my masters allow me to be out here if it wasn't completely safe!?This peasant mentality is why eurps die in the American wilderness so often.
>>2880139>might wait to engage you until a situation where your hatchet is less usefulso they'd wait until he had to baton some kindling?(i'm now leaving this thread, have fun faggots.)
>>2882846Bear paws types this.
Against a nuance or a small cat? Probably better than nothing.A bear or a human?Well you've got bigger problems op, better off attempting evasion.
>>2880542what if he lives on the plains?
>>2880138>It’s not like some other autist is going to show up with a fucking lancechallenge accepted
>>2880138Literally like 1 in 4 white men to half of all white men in the mountain states of the western USA carry a pistol concealed or openly on a daily basis. 5 of 8 of those states are constitutional carry states, and all 8 of 8 are open carry states, and 7 of 8 of those states allow the legal open carrying of swords and spears. There's a 3-5 second rule for concealed carry citizens where you have to be able to clean draw and put a bullet on target within that amount of time to intercept a hostile crackhead/bear before it can reach you. The advantage of concealed carry however, is the hostiles underestimate you because they don't think you're carrying a gun because they cannot see it. So literally as long as you train and are aware of your surroundings, a daily CC pistol is all you need. However, most CC'ers also typically also carry a pocket knife as well, but the gun is typically your first option.
>>2883259Also in Arizona, it is also legal to conceal carry *swords* if you are over 21 years old. Both open and concealed.
>>2881513>Melee weapons are useless against bearsa saber can split an elephant in two, you have no fucking idea what you're talking about
>>2883197Most of plains states are CC states. It's only parts of the midwest, east coast, west coast plus NV, and CO-NM that are faggot states. 2bh however, some of the southern states are also run by faggot retards in their gun laws even though they have CC. Pretty much Illinois is the only serious faggot commie state in on the actual plains. If you're a felon or an immigrant, well you're shit out of luck regardless.
have we gone so far that people don't know a sharp stick, let's dub it spear maybe
