What if Florida Man Attacks with a Sword?

It has happened before, it will probably happen again... Where will you be when Florida Man strikes? :)
Whether it be a mallninja wallhanger katana, a machete, or some other sword-like object, the basics of armed fighting the way it was done in history still apply. But what are the simplest, low-risk options for defending against a wild blade swing, assuming you have at least a stick?
Let's nerd out about some historical techniques / tactics that would apply, in a hypothetical just-for-entertainment sort of way (i.e. don't try this for real). Certain blocks, parries, and evasive actions may be comparatively safe, but real-life fights are dangerous either way... De-escalation and escape is always the best choice, if possible.
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[@Sakabashira]

"we're gonna pretend this isn't a warhammer and just a stick" Skall is the best💚

[@christophersargent732]

I love the implication that it was easier to find a war hammer in his home than a stick

[@Sk0lzky]

Least weird Skal statement

[@pepepepito623]

Highjacking this comment. Ahh!Salakarim: Florida's people love Canadiens (slow driving ignored) If you get into a blade fight in fl. A haitian(tire machèt)or a cuban is involved...by the time the mothers insulting prelude is over, you have enough time to go back to Canada or get a gun.

[@kcStranger]

Stick 40k incoming

[@markfergerson2145]

To be fair the hammer would work pretty much the same either way. Oh damn. Now Skall has to see which way works better.

[@Syz1gyn]

Florida man here, and we do pirate reenactment down here. More sabers and cutlass than Katanas in the north east (St Augustine) and West Central (Tampa Bay). Buddy of mine that I used to run Boarding Actions with actually had to defend himself from a fellow Florida Man that was wielding a machete, and did it with a Hand and a half. Took a big cut to the arm, but knocked out the aggressor with the flat of the blade. We’re all crazy down here, riding our Alligators into battle, and so forth. Wouldn’t have it any other way. As for realistic weapons to defend yourself down here, golf clubs, oak branches, rebar, pool sticks, hand full of sand, just to name some more common items.

[@frosty_0951]

This was a really good vid Skall. This will be useful information for defense during the inevitable Florida Man Uprising.

[@MijitB]

That day is coming soon....

[@cocacola4blood365]

The first case of Florida Man with a sword I heard of was in '95 where one stuck his in a pool vacuum and had to be rescued by the fire department. He had become so engorged they had to wait three hours for the swelling to go down before he could be extracted. His story was that he was swimming by and it sucked him in. Long before Florida Man was a thing.

[@DonutSwordsman]

Man, I've been subbed since I was in high-school, and it's now past college days. You rock keep it up

[@napoleoncomplex2712]

Incidentally Skal, moving in was how I remember my Krav Maga instructor training us to deal with someone swinging a blunt object vertically. You stick your arm up vertically to deflect the blow from your vital areas and move forward to catch the attack as early as possible (so it has as little momentum as possible). You then grapple and remove the object. (That's the theory at least.) Makes sense you'd do something similar with a sword. Of course, if you get this wrong, you will take the full force of the blow in the sweet spot of the attack.

[@christyrogers7707]

In my area of Edinburgh in Scotland, folks get chopped up or stabbed quite often. I have never been much of a runner & now that I have had both my hips replaced & no longer use a walking stick or crutches I don't really have an excuse to wander around with something that I can use defensively. If you have a jacket or clothing item wrap it round one arm for shielding is about the best advice, Do Not use your belt! As the lack of mobility when your trousers fall down is a real hindrance! 😳 Stay safe out there!

[@weonconpatasbreadcake6494]

Very nice on reminding everyone that fleeing if able is the better option most of the time

[@MuSic-ok7dh]

"When you also happen to have a sword" got me laughing.

[@leonardopaz1137]

As a floridian, I really appreciate the advice. You might as well have saved my life.

[@SlayerEndX13]

Holding the hammer like a stick would be pretty brutal. It’s a club with a weighted, fancy pommel. Could probably do the same with an ax if its forward pike is long enough or the head can be used as a guard. 10/10 would not mess with that.

[@martinpollak7039]

Great video, I really enjoyed it. Informative and fun 😁

[@joeleek9976]

I would be very excited about the sword I was about to acquire. Finally a chance to make use of all that Filipino stick training.

[@eljuano28]

"Sure would be nice if we had some grenades, Mal."

[@billnumberfour]

Great job putting shad in his place 👍

[@DeathTheKid6778]

As a native Florida man, a gun.

[@sinisterswordsman25]

As an earth native, a tomahawk helicopter...an f16 Raptor... an ac 130 gunship... a bloody nuclear bomb. Lol just saying...yes, yes guns. But what if you don't have a gun or its jammed or you used all your bang bangs. Hypothetically in this situation you're borrowing grandpa's cane or something like that.

[@DeathTheKid6778]

@@sinisterswordsman25 If someone is getting physical with me (for some reason, my gun is at home) and they have a melee weapon, the only thing I'm doing is running.

[@sinisterswordsman25]

@@DeathTheKid6778 Ok? Leave poor old grandpa to die then lol seems kinda cowardly to me but sure can run away. I don't really know why you need a gun or you have to run away? People who don't know anything always say that you should just run away, just run or just shot them like it works every time... if you run you might just die tired,and if you have a gun I hope you can draw it and don't miss or you might just looking really stupid. And besides it's like I said before this video is more of a specific situation type of thing than general self defense advice. You don't have a gun. You can't run away. A crazy person with a sword or machete is attacking you. What then!? You have to do something besides just shooting and just running, they're not always an option.

[@DeathTheKid6778]

@@sinisterswordsman25 Ok, so *you* stand there and fight back then, in a hypothetical where you have *no weapon* and the opposition has a *sword* on you. Why would you take on this situation without thinking about getting away? I will not pretend like I am unaware enough to end up in this very specific situation. Not to mention, I am American and the problems I face usually come with bullets, not blades.

[@reanbowlerd5988]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@sinisterswordsman25bro if you want to have fantasies about getting into sword duels on the street then thats fine or whatever, it doesnt change the fact that running away or shooting them would always be a better option than engaging in a sword fight if possible. I hope you know how to use grandpas cane well against a sword, otherwise you’ll make yourself look stupid AND get sliced up. And believe it or not, guns are easier to use than swords or sticks. We get it you watch videos about medieval sword fighting but that doesnt make you a damn swordsman, and if you were it still wouldnt be a better option than just leaving, or like i said using a more effective weapon thats widely available in america.

[@masterblasterT47]

The best way to deal with any type of Florida man:stay away from Florida, preferably far up north. Make it a couple of hundred kilometers north of the arctic circle just to be sure.

[@lucaseastwood8850]

5:40 "Hello there's people Fighting with swords in my neighbor's backyard." (Referencing the siren)

[@MizanQistina]

If you're unarmed and facing such wild attacks, use kicks. What types of kicks depends on how trained you're in kicking and what martial art you learn those kicks, I don't need to tell you because you already know. But if you never learned any kicks, just give strong straight thrusting kick as quick as you can to abdoment area or below, it is the fastest reaction you can do in panic situation. Then you can combo with lots of kickings and punchings afterward, or you can just leave. Leg is longer than hand, it is the longest natural weapon on your body.

[@AlexFerguson-z8f]

Nice bandanna! "Florida Man Attacks Pirate with Samurai Sword."

[@therealcarlxii]

One more thing came to my mind: You could use your jacket or whatever as some improvised armor for your off-hand. It´s not gonna stop a proper full-power sword cut but it´s better than nothing.

[@theaureliasys6362]

Don't know if you will see this, but... What sword would a wheelchair user use? I know, wheelchair availability and widespread sword usage don't really overlap. But, it's still interesting to think about. My thoughts: zweihänder. Might be a bit awkward to carry around, but would work well with. Overhead swinging. Generally longer handles, to offset the lack in mobility. Also. How about ambulatory wheelchair users (those who can *sometimes* stand up, but not always, or only at the cost of pain). Would the answer change?

[@NDOhioan]

Admittedly, I'm being an armchair expert, so take what I say with a grain of salt. But, I'd say it depends on how much hip mobility the wheelchair user has. Assuming limited hip mobility, I'd argue they should use a rather light rapier. Thrusts require less torque than cuts do to be effective, but I'm not sure how hip mobility would effect capacity to hold it. Smallswords could also work, but they'd have less reach than a rapier, so I'd argue for a light rapier. Maybe a thrust-oriented longsword, but they'd probably use it more like a spear than a sword. Assuming their hips are still fine, I'd say some type of large basket-hilted sword. Leaves the hand well-protected while still offering the ability to throw cuts and thrusts. They can't use footwork to protect their hands, so more elaborate hilts are likely better. If they're able to effectively transport a small shield, they could probably also use a targe or rotella as an extra layer of defense (I'd assume bucklers would be a bad idea, since they'd occupy the hand and make it harder to move the chair when the need arises.) I don't really have the knowledge to comment on ambulatory users, so I'll leave that up for someone more educated.

[@Kpiiica4580]

2 Florida dudes dueling with a swords... what a wonderful idea

[@colin8477]

Who would win? Silverback Gorilla or a meth-buffed Florida Man armed with a longsword?

[@tarille1043]

Gorilla every time. Would rip the guy in half. No amount of meth is gonna get Florida Man through that.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Hard to say, but, my money is on the gorilla if he makes it mad.

[@creamofthecrop6743]

Skal the cold hard reality of florida man is beyond anything that anyone could possibly prepare for

[@pulguinha682]

I'd say if you are unnarmed, keep your distance, try to find an opening to escape and just prevent the guy from geting close. Quick kicks with your front leg are useful for keeping someone at bay. Against a sword, it's not that effective, but against something like a knife, which increases the reach of the arm but not so much that it would be longer than a leg, using front leg kicks to control the distance and trying to induce a frustrated oponent to overswing so you can close the distance, intercept the attack and grapple is usually a good strategy. I'd say it could work against a maniac with a sword, but you'd have to be far more careful and the chances of success are much lower.

[@IamHattman]

If florida man attacks with a sword.. your fine, hes pribably drunk. Just look out for his pet gator.

[@jesupcolt]

The only way to defeat Florida Man is to call upon his nemesis, Florida Deputy.

[@dibaterman]

There is only one Florida man and he's freakn nuts.

[@HeisenStark13]

As a fellow Florida man, I would just throw my pocket alligator to end him rightly.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Wait...your alligator has a pommel??? I've been ripped off!

[@holderheck]

The most valid piece of information this entire video is do not fight Florida man

[@painwheel_1337]

Wild Florida Man approaches

[@princecharon]

One thing I'd worry about against someone with a $20 potmetal 'katana' or whatever is that wallhanger breaking and pieces flying off into someone, possibly me.

[@HitodamaKyrie]

I dunno, I remember as a kid playing with sticks doing rising cuts pretty often. Especially after a more normal downwards swing. Or if not a rising slash, then a horizontal. Also what if they realize that swords are pointy and you can stab with them too?

[@auturgicflosculator2183]

Maybe time to start carrying a walking stick with all of the properties of a sword-breaker/bar mace.

[@germ4bass]

If I don't have anything to defend myself with if someone one came at me with a sword running away is the best option. Even if you do pick up a stick running away still the best option if not cornered

[@quinceykirkland1227]

I'm a Florida man.... and I have real battle ready swords. So maybe when I go crazy you can make a vid on correct form... after I've swung it around a few times!!!

[@Pairex_Rience]

Now i like to imagine that sword techniques works for basically every single thing that is long and strong.

[@asahearts1]

That man is gigantic. 😮

[@Mhunt668]

Don't fight a guy with a sword unless you have a gun.

[@nickgreene2971]

i liked this one Skall!

[@GUNRIR]

Can you make a video about sea axes?

[@joshuaswanson4211]

The worst thing to come of this video is that you’ve accidentally just taught these things to far too many Florida men

[@comradebork]

Vid so nice I watched it twice.

[@UraniumChef]

Yes I can finally battle Florida man

[@Bahnking]

This might be just you nerding out at hypothetical stuff but lets face it, thats exactly what your audience does as well :D

[@Heyrock]

the power of STICK! (c) Shad

[@ajbowman2552]

You should intentionally miss a block.and she if she pulls her swing or not. Test her....

[@TerminusTartaros]

Actually the best advice when encountering anyone from florida is run.

How stable those wooden japanese sandals are in a duel?

[@kerry7932]

I considered wearing full plate armor as a precaution, but Florida state law forbids men to wear anything above the waist in public.

[@razielcroft-mo8ll]

Dam Florida it's PvP......

[@Caryll_byrgenwerth-scholar]

Eh, what is the context behind that clip of skull killing skull at 0:55 ?

[@johnratfink7343]

Ah crap, what if I AM THE FLORIDA MAN?

[@gabrieldossantos4452]

Florida man follows no manual

[@kobaltkween]

As funny as this premise sounds, a lot of crime in the Caribbean is machete, not gun, based. Basic blade defense has some practicality.

[@senorstyx3011]

Florida man the hero we deserve.

[@Skallagrim]

You mean the villain we deserve? :)

[@matthewmorrisdon5491]

What if Florida Man attacks with an alligator?

[@General_Kenobi_212]

The amount of news stories I've seen of (Florida Man throws an alligator through a drive thru window) is hilariously insane 😂

[@kingof-bunz6506]

“I’m willing to risk this face but not that face.” A true romantic 🥺

[@bunnieseatliverspots]

Great video! My mind is a bit blown over the many similarities to filipino martial arts.

[@saluteadezio7893]

There was a funny case involving a wirdo with a swrod in Poland not so long ago. Some guy obsessed with Japan, samurais, who even made his own swords, used katana on his cousin during some domestic squabble. He was sentenced for 6 months in prision (and 3 years in suspention) and a fine. He appeled, but not his prision time, but the fact that they confiscated the sword he used. He claimed he lives in accordance to bushido, and taking his sword away brings him dishonour. What's even more funny, the court, while rejecting his appeal, justified it by arguing that he acted unhonorably by arracking an unarmed person xD

[@maddockemerson4603]

To be fair, samurai would just straight up murder peasants who disrespected them or their lord, as insults would bring dishonor which must be prevented or punished. On the other hand, he wasn't born into the samurai caste so as a commoner he doesn't have the right to defend his honor with violence. Point being, the modern idea of honor is very post-feudal and post-theocracy and not what either knights or samurai believed in.

[@RyuFireheart]

Now there is some "deus vult" kids to do the same

[@Sr_ECO]

Well that's a fair point

[@mc_zittrer8793]

XD That's hysterical. Looks like the judge is even more of a man of culture than the defendant.

[@NDOhioan]

@@maddockemerson4603 And even if he were part of the samurai caste, his cousin would logically be of the same caste. So now you've escalated it to attacking your equal while he was unarmed, and while I'm not an expert on Japanese history I'm pretty sure that'd be *at least* frowned upon...

[@ronwingrove683]

"I'm willing to risk my face but not that one" is unexpectedly wholesome content from SwordTube.

[@_DarkEmperor]

The Patriarchy was established to protect women.

[@lunarkomet]

Tbf she has a really cute face

[@Hoonter101]

meh@@lunarkomet

[@leokonge4624]

They are just great always a happy day when cara gets a sword

[@MrAllmightyCornholioz]

As a Florida man who also wields a sword, yeah we do exist and this is true.

[@Ike_of_pyke]

*gets stick ready*

[@sungodra1226]

@@Ike_of_pykeoh snap! Here he comes!

[@MrAllmightyCornholioz]

@@Ike_of_pyke get your removable pommel ready to end him rightly.

[@GladstnJones]

All Florida men with swords, raise your hand. ✋️

[@hic_tus]

@@GladstnJones oh no they are raising an army, inform the king!!!!! -My Liege we have a situation..

[@shaokhanwins1037]

me as kid: Pretends a stick is a medieval weapon Skallagrim: Pretends a medieval weapon is a stick

[@jamestheprotogen7554]

actual medieval weapon: a stick

[@nicktvname3115]

timeless warfare@@jamestheprotogen7554

[@ArthronOfFir3]

Skall, I'm Floridian and yes we have crazy Floridian people with machetes and swords ready, so lucky I'm ok with protecting myself with a branch or a stick.

[@nothing-lf4rf]

Some chainmail should do the job

[@TheWoodWraith]

@@nothing-lf4rf That'll (probably) prevent most of the cut, but it (probably) won't stop the force transfer. But hey, a bruise is much better than a deep cut.

[@NickTheGrimReaper]

A fellow Floridian hello

[@MijitB]

As a proud Florida man myself, you bet your ass I'm strapped. I will speak softly, but I won't be using a stick against a sword/alligator wielding meth head

[@googleandsusansucks]

Don't you have the 2:nd amendment in the USA? Can't you just carry a gun?

[@olencone4005]

I'm a Florida Man who successfully deterred a home invader with a sword (it was a katana, but it was hand-crafted by an SCA swordsmith instead of being a Mall Ninja product :P). To my advantage, it was very dark and the intruder didn't see me until after I had struck... and yeah, having only maybe a month of training under my belt at that point, I used the default big overhead swing because I was in panic mode -- I was lucky my apartment had vaulted ceilings haha! The most annoying thing about the whole experience was the police response... as soon as I said I fought off an intruder with a sword, they thought I was prank calling them. It took 3 days to get them to send someone out, and he wasn't there to investigate the break-in, he was there to cite me for nuisance calls -- until I showed him all the blood on my carpet, then he was suddenly "Ohhhhhhhh!" 🤦‍♂

[@adamsosna7263]

You from Jacksonville by any chance ?

[@vicnighthorse]

@@adamsosna7263 Yeah, good question. I too had some dude attack me with a sword in the dark in my house here while screaming that it was his apartment😏

[@kcStranger]

your government inaction

[@RealBelisariusCawl]

I’ve wondered what would happen if I ever had to use one of my swords against a home invader. I guess now I know.

[@GinsengStrip-wt8bl]

Damn that intruder must've been in a world of pain

[@B_Skizzle]

"I’m willing to risk my own face, but not that one." Aww, so wholesome!

[@johndododoe1411]

Also ambiguous as the faces risked are only implied .

[@equesdeventusoccasus]

Almost everyone in Florida owns machetes. I know of multiple incidents where someone uses them as a falchion attacking others. That being said they are usually used to sweeping cuts to remove weeds, small scrub brush, and other items low to the ground. They are also used for removing branches & the occasional snake from trees, so swinging at arms would also be likely. Therefore, Florida man would be most likely to swing at your limbs. He will also be far more experienced with his blade than you suspect.

[@theoneandonlybumpus2862]

That’s why you simply go Indiana Jones on a swordsman. *bang* flop.

[@tenshimusouka5820]

@@theoneandonlybumpus2862this was my thought. As crazy as Florida man with a blade is, he still lives in America.

[@nextcaesargaming5469]

@@tenshimusouka5820 And he lives in FLORIDA

[@Bf26fge]

I would rather have a heavy machete than a sword. Ive seen what they can do with a single strike. I also once interviewed an individual who killed two people and I though there was a third seriously injured. That was a long time ago so my memory is a bit hazy. He was an ordinary looking dude, at least after he had a haircut and a shower lol, the kind who doesnt even remotely look like a threat to anyone. He had no training in fighting. If his story was correct they were bullying and harrassing him, but he went home and grabbed a machete and came back. They allegedly started harrassing him again. I guess they thought it was just a joke that he pulled out a machete, or that a machete couldnt do much so apparently they didnt run away fast enough. Machetes are designed to hack through jungle. A sword cant do that.

[@equesdeventusoccasus]

@@Bf26fge I have single strike cut branches 5cm or more thick with a cane knife (type of machete super wide at the business end, but it is flat on the end.

[@korneltoth8143]

the best advice is always to run away, regardless of your skills if that is an option. Some crazy person is just not worth the risk. There is no shame in being sensible.

[@Interrobang212]

The advice they tell people now for active intruder situations is Run, Hide, Fight.

[@clockworkvanhellsing372]

While I fully agree that it's better to run if you can, I'm not to shire aboit the idear of turning your back to an armed assailant who may be faster than you. I know that I'm not the fastest sprinter but I've got long arms and more weight than the average person, so there is a tradeoff.

[@torg2126]

If you are in your home, it's probably more dangerous to try to leave, than to stay and fight. You're far more likely to get cought by a door than out in the open. Additionally, espically if you have a family, it is never worth betting on the good intentions of a home invader.

[@D_M_U]

As a Florida man with a sword (who's fenced for 12 years), I approve this message.

[@randyross5630]

More Like Florida-Woman! You want some, Bra!!! I am Right Here!!! Mitch!

[@D_M_U]

@@randyross5630 Let's go, man! We duel, you choose the weapon!

[@taurotragus]

I fear no man, but Florida man...he scares me...

[@DeathTheKid6778]

Noice tf2 reference.

[@johndododoe1411]

Especially the previpusly elected Florida men .

[@mr.joedirt8583]

Florida man is no ordinary man.

[@stuflames4769]

6:58 If you're in Florida, confronted by a sword, and you also have a sword... Chances are, you *are* the Florida Man.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Being from Florida I can confirm.

[@frost8077]

Just last month, I was trying to find out which state has had the most sword related offenses or defenses. Many states seem to have a sword story, usually katana.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Well, they are the most mass produced weapon. Most of them may not be good quality, but, I promise they'll do serious damage to a human body.

[@vicnighthorse]

@@Wastelandman7000 I'd generally be more afraid of someone with a machete in public than a katana. The katana mostly just says "weeb" while the machete brings up thoughts of Jason Voorhees and Michael Myers (not the adorable Canadian one).

[@kevinfogle7929]

Machetes are also used as a weapon often in Latin America

[@vicnighthorse]

@@kevinfogle7929 I know, I lived in Mexico for almost six years. Had a lot more guns pointed at me than machetes though😅

[@NDOhioan]

@@vicnighthorse I mean, if it was a decent replica wielded by someone who was reasonably fit, I'd find that pretty concerning. Ken-sama with a wallhanger, not so much, but a kickboxer or judoka with a Hanwei would be pretty damn scary...

[@CorpsmanPrivateer]

I'm surrounded by Portland men armed with machetes and homemade spears. This is actually relevant.

[@sp1cypepper]

Jesus Christ

[@nef36]

​@@sp1cypepperHesoos krrristo

[@StalwartPikeman]

I'm a librarian who used to work in the greater Seattle-Tacoma area (won't get more specific for that for privacy reasons). After I witnessed a few violent incidents and saw how many of the local unhinged population had weapons, I invested $90 in a fighting cane. It has the advantage of being significantly longer than a machete, longer and more nimble than a baseball bat, and it has a heavy steal head that gives it great balance and an absolutely lethal reverse strike to the skull. Plus, since it is technically medical equipment, federal disability law lets me take it virtually anywhere, including work. Never had to use it, but it was nice to have nearby. I live somewhere safer now, but the cane still comes with me when I go downtown.

[@mr.joedirt8583]

I'd be leaving Portland or Seattle if I lived there. Those places have become unhinged open air asylums.

[@vendettagrazie5653]

But florida man, on drugs and on higher ground?!

[@logitimate]

Me with a handgun: You underestimate my power.

[@vendettagrazie5653]

@@logitimate but you, with a handgun BUT IN FLORIDA?!

[@logitimate]

@@vendettagrazie5653 Actual facts: I don't live in Florida now, but did for several years. I routinely concealed carried a handgun, and thought I might have to draw it a couple times, but never actually had to.

[@laurentbeaulieu2446]

Surprisingly enough: in canada I've learned that it is less likely to be in trouble legally by carrying a sword than by carrying a pocket knife in your pocket

[@Wastelandman7000]

Weapon laws are made of emotion and virtue signaling. Mostly virtue signaling. None of them are logical or reasonable. And of course they only work on law abiding citizens. Something lost on the fanatical control freaks.

[@purplelibraryguy8729]

Well, it's not concealed. And arguably it's less likely to be, I think the phrase was "a weapon dangerous to the public health".

[@Skallagrim]

Canadian law is all about concealment. Funnily enough carrying a folding knife in your pocket is legal when the clip shows, but technically not when none of the knife is visible.

[@laurentbeaulieu2446]

@@Skallagrim It's such a strangely structured law it definitely shows that it was put in place by people who were basically validating or pandering to the pearl clutchers and that's it. I guess I most likely will be safe carrying a milwaukee fastback but it's a shame that I basically have to guess. The grey zone is huge.

[@johndododoe1411]

​@@laurentbeaulieu2446Fast unfolding mechanisms are going to anger Pearl clutchers more . Just like fast reload automatic guns .

[@eukanuba98]

Is no one gonna comment on how that at 04:08 is like the cutest and sweetest thing a sword nerd ever said 😅😍

[@samarchist74]

When you're so friggin HEMA that you have to substitute a warhammer for a stick.😂

[@NickTheGrimReaper]

As a Floridian you forgot the most crucial part…our pet attack gator with armor and a sword

[@olencone4005]

The gator gets +10 attack rolls when used in a Wendy's drive-thru too :P Which is, oddly enough, based on a true story o.O

[@NickTheGrimReaper]

@@olencone4005 and piercing damage and bleed effect

[@eclecticchitchat3173]

If "sword" can be loosely applied to anything Florida decides to use as a slicing instrument. Like an alligator

[@danjohnston9037]

Florida Man is more likely to be riding an alligator while he attacks with sword

[@Franky_Sthein]

@@danjohnston9037 The next generation of He-Man. Instead of riding a tiger he is riding an alligator and swings a "insert sword of choice here".

[@Wastelandman7000]

In Florida anything that works is good enough LOL

[@judgedrekk2981]

@@Franky_Sthein he him & the masters of the swampland, coming summer 2030

[@adamleonardo7303]

@@danjohnston9037 Or riding a crocodile while attacking with an alligator.

[@yantzee0014]

Now I kinda want to see a videogame boss fight skit Secret boss, Florida Man!

[@michaelsmith8028]

I'm of the belief that if I'm attacked by a Florida man it is already over.

[@texasbeast239]

If the sword doesn't get ya, The flip-flops will!

[@Wastelandman7000]

Well, your best defense is being even more crazy than he is. I'm from Florida, trust me, it can be done.

[@darkwraithraziel6362]

If you keep some drugs on you throw them as far as you can to create an escape route!

[@Skallagrim]

I mean... this video could have been a lot shorter if I had simply said "evade until he inevitably cuts himself open".

[@sp1cypepper]

​@@Skallagrimthat's damn hilarious 😂

[@oculus1857]

Florida Man has entered the chat

[@Wastelandman7000]

Nay, Florida Man has been lurking hyere for years.

[@BigBackInk]

I'll admit, I am a Florida Man.. Thank you for this valuable PSA Skall, I can attest their are a lot of swords floating around out there in the wild. I myself own a few. Hopefully this video will keep others safe, its good to know a few tried and true techniques of self defense. All kidding aside, this was a cool vid Skall and thanks for the laughs and good info as always.

[@singletona082]

'Don't get into a fight with florida man' Agreed. They're unpredictable and that could be a wallhanger made out of 404 stamped metal, or it could be expressly crafted, and Florida Man is more experianced in chaos than you. Best bet is the same as when dealing with bears. Be Elsewhere.

[@Wastelandman7000]

And if you can't be elsewhere bear spray and/or projectile weapons are called for.

[@NDOhioan]

I'm disappointed "404 stamped metal" hasn't caught on as the catch-all term for wallhangers' steel...

[@singletona082]

On the other hand@@NDOhioan 'Wallhanger' does seem to be the better term for those less interested in the technical bits. wallhanger = decorative junk

[@NDOhioan]

@@singletona082 Absolutely! I wasn't arguing against "wallhanger," I was saying this could be a good supplementary term.

[@bobbyweinberg7543]

the main issue is that a wall hanger is also a ranged weapon if florida man has a good roll on dexterity. love to see that blade detach from the handle

[@Wastelandman7000]

It might, then again being from Florida, I can tell you for ever sword there at least two dozen machetes. So you're more likely to be attacked by that. And those won't fall apart with a good chop.

[@JochenThe1]

If the attacker is chubby simply run away, he will loose breath after a quarter mile 😂 no need to search a stick.

[@michaelroach2959]

Trust me, it's not just Florida man. Blades and batons are far more common in certain neighborhoods than you would ever expect. Machetes and swords are unregulated and inexpensive, meaning if you can't get a gun, you carry a blade.

[@nextcaesargaming5469]

There's a lot of stuff that is surprisingly unregulated. Cap and Ball revolvers are not legally firearms in the US, and neither are flamethrowers. And handcrank Gatling guns are not legally machineguns, only considered firearms. I'm surprised that in more gun-control heavy areas it hasn't become a Wild West RP server. I mean, sure, illegal guns and NFA items are still being pushed around just like liquor was in the 1920s, but still, a gatling gun and a brace of 1847 Walkers ain't nothin' to sneeze at for the low cost and low regulation.

[@michaelroach2959]

@@nextcaesargaming5469 When I said certain neighborhoods, I wasn't referring to general gun control so much as felons, addicts, and/or mentally ill per capita. Antique cap and ball guns are pretty unregulated; they also require specialized knowledge and supplies to prepare and maintain, have limited sources aside from ordering something online, and while inexpensive compared to a modern semi-automatic, are still several times as expensive as a machete (a fairly cheap black powder revolver lands between 2 and 3 hundred dollars, whereas a serviceable machete comes in under $30. Not to mention, while you don't need to go through a FFL and fill out a 4473 to buy and antique revolver, other laws regulating firearms at the state level may still apply. So if you're in and out of homelessness, with a felony conviction for burglary and two for possession of meth, you can drop several hundred dollars on a black powder pistol that may or may not carry two charges if you get arrested with it (one for felon in possession of a firearm, one for possession of a firearm while illegally possessing a schedule I or II substance), which you probably won't be able to maintain, or you can walk out of Walmart with a machete you may or may not have spent twenty bucks on.

[@StalwartPikeman]

I'm a librarian, and I once witnessed a machete vs hammer fight outside the front door of my library. (fortunately neither party was injured, as both were inept and scared, but it was certainly an experience).

[@michaeldrinkard678]

Fun and entertaining video, with some good advice. Against a total amateur, my friends and I are trained well enough to deal with that threat fairly confidently, but we'd all probably rather do like Indy in Raiders of the Lost Ark when confronted with the sword armed attacker. And since we're in a stand your ground and castle doctrine state, we're fairly safe from malicious prosecution. Anyway, keep up the good work and I'll be watching your next video soon!

[@TheNovaFiends]

Fortunately I would think that the kind of people who are trained to use swords don't tend to attack people in the street, Yakuza aside.

[@michaeldrinkard678]

As a general rule, you are correct. Gotta watch out for those Yakuza, though. @@TheNovaFiends

[@superrobotmonkeyhyperteamf3194]

Great video this technique is often overlooked despite it being not as complex as others and im a big fan of it simply because of how pragmatic it is. For people who want to know more, fencing masters advise to aim as to almost wound the neck and hitting the sword. Can cause few things such as beating away the sword or beating away and injuring the hand or to simply disarm the person. after the first strike giganti recommends to recover out of measure with a left hand blow in the same manner but overall there are many choices. Meyer simply say to cut two wrath cuts in a cross which is the same.Even has a drawing in the rapier part showing exactly on how to aim them. The cuts should be quick powerful and long sweeping. Also works vs several opponents and armoured opponents. Giganti recommends doing 300 blows in this manner from each side for training but i think fewer also suffice. Anyways really nicely demonstrated and probably the best tactic especially with modern bladed weapons that lack cross guards or other things.

[@lulatsch1515]

"I'm willing to risk my face, not that one." Sounds kinda cute.

[@kalamari3288]

Alternatively: if possible, provide an impromptu lesson on the second amendment.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Indeed. And since Florida just passed state wide concealed carry the threat to rogue Florida Man is considerably increased.

[@Niktuono]

Hey Skall I must admit you look a lot better. Keep up the good work 💪

[@michaelblacktree]

I live in Florida, so this made me LOL.

[@johnsun3854]

hanging parry and a counter strike is the one to go for

[@Skallagrim]

If you have some experience, yes. Otherwise it's easy to mess up.

[@DeathTheKid6778]

I am going to type this this way so I do not sound like an ass: Just run.

[@Skallagrim]

@@DeathTheKid6778 Whenever possible escape is the best option by far, yes.

[@robertlewis6915]

Interesting. I would assume that if it's stick v sword, the goal would actually be to get close enough the sword doesn't matter, even though you sacrifice stick range, because the advantage of the stick range isn't as big as that of the sword.

[@mrmizzles]

I live in SoCal and we just had someone who lopped another guys arm off at a local park. Be wary, Florida Man is everywhere

[@justmutantjed]

In Sitka, Alaska, a few weeks ago, a man left the hospital and entered a nearby house (not his). The occupant pulled a sword on him and _encouraged him_ to return to the hospital. Little to no bearing on the video, but I thought you might get a kick out of it.

[@anoninunen]

"The answer; use a gun. And if THAT don't work, use MORE gun!" - texan

[@Banished-rx4ol]

This is actually good stuff when you realize machetes can be used as swords as well. Using an improvised weapon against a long blade happens a lot in some places