Swords

Where can I pick up a machete in Chicago? And before anyone starts—is it actually illegal to walk around town carrying one? I don't have any bad intentions here—let's just say it's strictly for self-defense... and more importantly, does anyone know if there are any actual courses for machete handling? Like some kind of martial art or combat skill?

Depends on how old you actually are. So, what's the damage? How many years have you been stuck on this planet?

Thomas Davis55 said:I'm looking to pick up a machete somewhere in Chicago? And is it actually illegal to walk around the city carrying one? I don't have any bad intentions, honestly, just thinking about self-defense... and more importantly, is there some kind of class for learning how to actually use one, like a martial art or skill set?

You can grab a machete at basically any hardware store or garden center, like Home Depot or Lowe's, for maybe $33. They're usually made in China. For what they're actually intended for, they get the job done just fine.👍

But if you want something high-end—something from brands like Steelcase, Sheffield, or Hanwei—you're going to pay a hell of a lot more. It really just comes down to whether you actually need triple-layered specialized steel with all those fancy technical specs and whatnot...

The first cop who spots you walking through town with a machete—unless you're an employee of the Forestry Service, or working over at Central Park, or some other agency, or unless you have a damn good reason to be carrying it—is probably going to confiscate it on the spot. Don't bother trying the "self-defense" excuse; it won't fly with them...

hiddensailor14....are you actually serious right now? You’re still sitting there giving him directions on where to go, what to do, and who to talk to?? Are you out of your mind??? The guy clearly doesn't have a clue what he's talking about, yet he's acting like he's ready to wander around town carrying a Sword... and of course, you're just sitting there, bursting with all this "expert" info, practically tripping over yourself to guide him to the nearest corner store so he can pick one up...
Just what the world needs... more people wandering the streets with Swords...

I’m with you—this thread needs to be nuked. It’s just handing useful intel to potential maniacs on a silver platter.

Edward Sanchez72 said:hiddensailor14... are you actually serious right now? You're still out here giving him advice on where to go and who to talk to? The guy clearly has no clue what he's talking about, yet he's acting like he wants to wander around town carrying a Sword... and you're just sitting there, practically bursting with info, eager to point him toward the nearest shop so he can go buy one...
all we need now is for people to start strolling through the streets with Swords...

Don't sweat it. Once the first cop spots him, he’ll either be heading to a jail cell or a psych ward. Either way, he won't be holding onto it much longer.😁

What an idea.😵😵😵
I'd carry a Sword myself. Just for self-defense.🤣 It's not like we're living in Rwanda, Nicaragua, or Zaire.🤣

He'd basically just wander around town...😁

p.s. I'd suggest this instead—best way to get a vaccine for your soul...☕

hiddensailor14 said:Don't sweat it. Once the first cop spots him, he'll end up either in a cell or a psych ward. Either way, he won't have it anymore.😁

What a concept.😵😵😵
I'd carry a Sword. For self-defense.🤣 It’s not like we’re in Rwanda, Nicaragua, or Zaire.🤣

Man, you always know how to make me laugh.😂😂😂:lo

Daniel Garcia said:He would walk through the city like this. Just imagine.😁

p.s. I would suggest this instead; a heavy-duty shield is the best defense.☕

Just picture the scenario. You get into an altercation on a street corner and the guy pulls out a Sword—nothing more, nothing less. Imagine that scene; there isn't much defense that could help you then.😲 🤣

Zachary Mendoza17 said:Just picture it—you get into it with someone on the street and the guy pulls out... a Sword. Seriously, imagine that scene, what kind of defense is even gonna help you then? 😲🤣

I'd bet anything we've got plenty of psychos like that around here when it gets cold out.
Wouldn't let some psycho get close enough to swing that thing—either I'm outta there fast or I'm throwing whatever's nearby at him...😛

hiddensailor14 said:Look, we aren't talking about Rwanda, Nicaragua, or Zaire here.🤣

Or, to put it in a way someone from, say, Sweden might frame it—this isn't exactly Rwanda, Nicaragua, Zaire, or heaven forbid, some chaotic developing nation.

LOL, a Sword? Seriously? haha

Edward Sanchez72 said:hiddensailor14... are you actually serious right now? You're really sitting there giving him advice on where to go and who to buy from? Is he insane? This guy clearly has zero clue what he’s talking about, yet he’s out here acting like he’s going to stroll through downtown with a Sword... and of course, you're just sitting there, loaded with info, dying to point him toward the nearest shop so he can make the purchase...
All we need is that...just a bunch of people walking around cities carrying Swords......

😂That's way too much.

Nathan Martinez5 said:Or like how some people—maybe from somewhere like Sweden—would put it: "Hey, this isn't Rwanda, Nicaragua, Zaire, or heaven forbid, America."

😂 Facts... pure facts.

I keep a baseball bat at home, just in case my mother-in-law loses her mind and decides to take a swing at me in the kitchen.