![]() The overmatch in reach that a spear has is extremely difficult to overcome with any bladed weapon. An average spear user has a good chance against most experienced swordsman. To conclude however, one more consideration. I have a few in my collection that I may consider for shtf depending on the circumstances, with my current number 1 being my cutlass (mostly because I find it the most enjoyable to train with). After you are a bit more experienced with particular blade designs, then make the call if you need anything better. Get a few of these in the different sword designs you are considering to try out. They are not very historically accurate, but are extremely rugged and cheap. I would recommend look at the cold steel line of "machete swords" for your first sword. Something that people tend to forget is that our modern quality carbon based machete steels are of equal to, or better quality that many historical swords. These one handed swords are also the easiest to get cheap, as most quality machetes can be reground and sharpened to function as an exceptional sword whose quality would still be the envy of our ancestors. Knowing this, I opt for the ability to free up my off hand for utility or a shield. If you want proof, google machete fights. My reasoning is that against an unarmoured opponent, any cut from a properly sharpened sword/machete will end a fight. My preference would be a light, 1 handed sword. Ideally your training should be through a martial arts club, and therefore that will effect the best choice of sword for you. ![]() A sword is still a deadly weapon and an amputation is not a good prep. You need some basic training in how to use a sword, the reason should be pretty obvious. I have thought about this a bit as I do not live in a country with an abundance of firearms, so I will thow in my.
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