I keep a Cold Steel spear right next to my door. It is not as good as a pistol but I don’t keep a pistol right next to the door.
I could see me making a mistake and a real agile, strong person grabbing the handle behind the blade and taking it away from me. Still I would rather have it than not.
At one time, I would have been that strong agile person but the years take a toll.
. I have one of those too! Nasty bugger, that. But then I also have a collection of swords, spears, and daggers sprinkled around the house. I almost feel sorry for whoever breaks into my house. By the time the sheriff gets there if they're still alive they'll be out of their minds...
Yes, I basically have the same thing. Spears, swords, machetes, a Cold Steel Khukri and a Cold Steel (Black Thorn) walking stick.
I am not sure why I have always been attracted to bladed weapons but have for my entire life. Part of it may be that I have an inherent fear of swords in the hands of someone I do not trust.
I have gotten to where I need to use a walking stick and that Black Thorn would probably kill without too much effort. It is a bit heavy but that large knob would do the damage.