Lunchbox7

I read alot of fantasy novels. The warriors in the novels would usually specialise in a certain weapon and then go adventuring fighting bad guys and monsters with it. Same thing can be seen in the old martial arts movies where everyone carried around a weapon of somesort because they never knew when they were getting into a fight.

My question is this: Imagine you were in such a fantasy setting, what weapon would be your specialised weapon and why?

The question includes what type of armour or shiled you would weild.

My self I am torn between several:

I like the spear. It can be wielded just like a staff with the added bonus of being able to pierce for critical damage. I do think it is multipurpous (can be used in a brawl or in a duel). The problem is its length can be a problem if required to fight indoors.

I also like the katana. I think it is probably the best well rounded sword to wield. Its light enough to be used fast with grace but sharp and strong enough to do good damage and be able to defend against heavy weapons. The problem is I fight with cunning and a single weapon limits my available manouvers.

I would probably go for twon short swords with a slight curve (like long wakizashis). That way I could have access to advanced combos in order to utilise my cunning. Its fast which is my best attribute. I would use them in lightning fast combos of stabbing attacks with sporadic slashing attacks. The problem is with a shorter range it might be bhard to get in to attack when fighting people weilding longer weapons. Same thing when fighting against people weilding heavy weapons. Unless Im fast enough to make sure Im not in the way of their hits everytime my swords would be heavy enough to effectivle defend agaist the heavier weapons.

Using the same advantages and inline with my thai boxing training I would also consider using claws with a custom made armour. By claws I mean the type you see on Wolverine (Xmen). I would have light weight shin guards with blades running up the front with a short spike protruding from each knee. I would also have light weight bracers with a short elbow spike on it. These armours arent aimed at defending by taking blows but by using skill to deflect and then attack using the 8 avaliable weapons. This has the same detriments as the twin sword style.

I would never use a shield or use heavy armour as it doesnt suit me or my style of fighting. The last two would probably be my way to go.

Since we have quite a few martial artists here with experience in various weapons. I would like everyone to do as I have done and invent our imaginary fantasy world by stating your place in it. Explain the reasons for your choice of weapons and armour.