Should I throw in a reply or shouldn't I?... Too late, I did:

For the first one I would probably pick a katana or wakashi. Not the best swords around, but I have low physical strength and both have short blades and long two-handed hilts.

As for what I would actually use from my collection, I would try to use all of them as the situation suited. However, since I can't carry them all, I guess I would put Old Whippy, my Windlass Baron's Sword across my back and my Windlass Five-Lobed Viking Sword on my hip. Possibly just Whippy if I mean to be trekking through large open areas and don't really need a shorter blade for cramped conditions. Dagger and throwing knives scattered on body wherever they fit. Dad's kevlar vest on torso, denim jacket and leather gloves for what little protection they provide, possibly some make-shift leather/cloth bracers if I really expect sword-play, and of course, to top it all off, I absolutely have to have my cowboy hat. :D

I don't mind this thread too much, and it can be fun but the unfortunate mention of " Zombies " in one of the earlier posts seems to be the thing that won't die ! Also, the title of the thing is what sword or maybe polearm one would take into battle, and I assume mostly this would mean in fantasy if one had a time machine to go back in period or just what one would have confidence in battle if one was of a specific time period in history when a sword was a common weapon !

The zombie thing was O.K. for a few posts but it seems that people who trip upon this old Topic always seem to think it's ALL about zombies ........ :cry:

Oh, and now I've done it too by mentioning zombies in this post one too many times I'm probably making it worse !

Anyway, injecting a little humour into this post ! ( I hope ). Just don't take this topic too seriously and avoid it if it is getting on your nerves by not keeping it going ( Not following my own advice here. ;) :p :lol: ).

A Falchion would be pretty good, for cutting power, particularly ones that taper to a point.

YET

In terms of effectiveness as an overall sword, the 1912 Pattern British Cavalry Officer's Sword is a fantastic all-rounder in terms of function, and doesn't require the training or movement that a katana does.

If the Colonials amongst us wish for something a little meater and home-grown for them, then why not go for the Model 1913 Cavalry Sabre AKA the "Patton Sabre", which is heavily designed on the 1912 and 1908 British versions.

Above all, its a bloody civilised and gentlemanly sword to use. :)

And let's face it. If you're going to be stuck in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, you'd do well to go out with finesse and decorum. ;)

I will skip the zombies. :) If I were in a real battle, I would trust my life to Del Tin St. Maurice. Nothing like the solid feel it offers. And brazil nut pommel is surprisingly comfortable to me when partially griped with the second hand. Of the swords I don't have, maybe Albion Crecy and Solingen, Both very universal swords I would say. I won't mention polearms and that stuff, I think this topic is not about them.

Gentlemen-I'd sticl with a Gladius and pugio. Light,easy to carry,;ong record of usefulness,and very usefull at close quarters when scavagening

Sorry for the thread necromancy but I after reading some of the replies I wanted to post my choice.

I would choose a tactical gladius by gage custom knives:

]http://www.gagecustomknives.com/Tac%20Gladius.jpg

At 1 lb 1lb. 10 oz this sword seems to be a logical choice in an apocalyptic scenario where carrying a plethora of other gear would be necessary . And since it is not mounted with any organic-based fittings like leather or wood, durability and longevity of the weapon would be increased.

~nic

I wonder if the Army would allow you to take one of those into combat. If it's MOLLE compatible. I know some guys have taken tactical tomahawks and knives, but I think a tactical gladius would be totally awesome!!!!

Yeah, the A Trim line would have been my next choice. The short sword looks effective. But the tactical gladius looks to be very sturdy, especially the sword's tip.

Do you know what the A Trim grip scales are made of btw?

~nic

Do you know the weight of your cuttoe? the weight listed is '1 lb (TBA)'.

The reason I ask is that my selection in a sword in this hypothetical situation would be largely based on weight.

Sorry, I don't have a scales handy. it definitely weighs more than 1 lb. I'd guess it is somewhere around 2 lbs. - maybe a few ounces more than that. It isn't a dainty sword, The backsword blade starts out at .250" thick. It has some blade presence, but handles quite well.

albion's Tritonia is the best zombie killer around hands down I await the apocalypse of 2012! lol :lol: Though seriously if I had to I'd use the tritonia in a medieval crusades era setting. Just my half cent.