'twas a good work, to be sure. I am a big fan of over analysis. I would like to do one myself, when I get the time.
Anyways, my weapon of choice? Katana. As far as weapons go, it is the best choice for attacking unarmored foes. I saw it being tested on Deadliest Warrior, and it was able to slice through TWO AND A HALF PIGS. That's a weapon with some killing force.