Good luck!
In a surprize situation where you there no warning, both parties have no idea what will happen.
If your armed invader has the intention of murdering you, then there is probably nothing that you can do about it. Premeditated murder is, by definition, well planned and any defense you attempt, will be breached.
For a typical home invader that was expecting to rob some defenseless old man, my sword would be more effective than anything he could imagine!
Just that flash of steal, even if his head remained attached, would put the fear of GOD into him.
Good luck!
In a surprise situation where you have no warning, both parties have no idea what will happen next.
If your armed invader has the intention of murdering you, then there is probably nothing that can be done.
Premeditated murder is, by definition, well planned. Any defense that you attempt, will most likely be breached.
For a typical home invader who is expecting to rob some defenseless old man, a sword may be much more effective.
That flash of steal, even if his head remained attached, WILL put the fear of GOD into him.
As with any combat situation, the person who runs first, will die first!