Should the Turtles (except Donatello) carry two weapons?

*Original TMNT Cartoon Fan* · 07-29-2024, 02:53 AM

Every since the beginning, the Turtles (except Donatello) usually carry two main weapons, often in full swing at the same time. Do you think this should be a standard, or would you feel insulted as a TMNT fan if we get a new comic or cartoon, where this is toned down and each Turtle usually sticks to one signature weapon?

*ToTheNines* · 07-29-2024, 03:13 AM

Leo should probably only have one sword, unless they actually give him daisho.

Raph needs two sai. I imagine him with at least one tonfa strapped to his leg as well.

I feel like nunchucks are way more effective when you only have one. He could also carry a separate kusari-fundo. Makes more sense than the hidden extension in the 2012 show.

Donnie should carry some kind of small blade, a tanto or something. His bo should also have the spring loaded naginata blade. I always liked that.

TheLabRat · 07-29-2024, 08:06 AM

They're supposed to be flexible fighters, so yes.

Leo has a bow, and he may have tanto or wakizashi as his backup weapon.

Raph use tekko-kagi and sai. He can also combine a sai and stick into a trident. He might have better throwing ability due to his brute strength.

Donnie can learn escrima. His bo-staff can split in half and used as eskrima sticks, just like Robin. He also has his own hand crossbows or other gadgets as a means of ranged attack.

Mikey can use a sword. He can learn swordsmanship from Leo and eventually get his own katana, or give him a chinese sword so he'll look a hero from wuxia movie.

*Andrew NDB* · 07-29-2024, 09:28 AM

They should all be cross-trained in all weapons. Though carrying with them should just be as many shuriken as they can stuff away and their main weapon(s).

*neatoman* · 07-29-2024, 02:06 PM

Always carry a backup weapon.

ResidentEvil7 · 07-29-2024, 02:53 PM

Yes they should because there are times when the Turtles used 2 weapons at the same time. For example, in Secret Of The Ooze, during the toy store battle, Leo threw his sword blades at the ceiling and swung back and forth to kick the criminals midair. That's just one example.

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07-29-2024, 02:53 AM	#1
Original TMNT Cartoon Fan Overlord Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Sweden Posts: 10,282	Should the Turtles (except Donatello) carry two weapons? Every since the beginning, the Turtles (except Donatello) usually carry two main weapons, often in full swing at the same time. Do you think this should be a standard, or would you feel insulted as a TMNT fan if we get a new comic or cartoon, where this is toned down and each Turtle usually sticks to one signature weapon? Last edited by Original TMNT Cartoon Fan; 07-29-2024 at 03:56 AM.

07-29-2024, 09:28 AM	#4
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07-29-2024, 03:13 AM	#2
ToTheNines [sic] Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 15,749	Leo should probably only have one sword, unless they actually give him daisho. Raph needs two sai. I imagine him with at least one tonfa strapped to his leg as well. I feel like nunchucks are way more effective when you only have one. He could also carry a separate kusari-fundo. Makes more sense than the hidden extension in the 2012 show. Donnie should carry some kind of small blade, a tanto or something. His bo should also have the spring loaded naginata blade. I always liked that.

07-29-2024, 08:06 AM	#3
TheLabRat Hench Mutant Join Date: Feb 2023 Posts: 353	They're supposed to be flexible fighters, so yes. Leo has a bow, and he may have tanto or wakizashi as his backup weapon. Raph use tekko-kagi and sai. He can also combine a sai and stick into a trident. He might have better throwing ability due to his brute strength. Donnie can learn escrima. His bo-staff can split in half and used as eskrima sticks, just like Robin. He also has his own hand crossbows or other gadgets as a means of ranged attack. Mikey can use a sword. He can learn swordsmanship from Leo and eventually get his own katana, or give him a chinese sword so he'll look a hero from wuxia movie.

07-29-2024, 02:53 PM	#6
ResidentEvil7 Stone Warrior Join Date: Nov 2023 Location: Suburban Chicago, IL Posts: 536	Yes they should because there are times when the Turtles used 2 weapons at the same time. For example, in Secret Of The Ooze, during the toy store battle, Leo threw his sword blades at the ceiling and swung back and forth to kick the criminals midair. That's just one example.