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Imit8m3 posted...

Actually, it depends on the knife. A pocket knife would be much less horrible, yes. But how about a machete or a sword? If you get limbs / heads amputated its no longer less horrific.

A smaller knife would actually be easier to do damage with, since it takes less effort to cause damage. A machete or sword, for example, require you to swing, not stab, and thus it's much easier to avoid and/or stop, due to the increased arm movement. Yes, the machete/sword would do more damage if they hit, but you're also going to be stopped much sooner. A knife does less damage, but is easier to use. A machete/sword do more damage, but they're easier to avoid and/or stop. So, in essence, I don't think it'd make a huge difference.