"Knives are plenty useful too," he points out. "Throwing knives, or daggers? We could do a round of shooting and a round of throwing if they're fit for that, just swap weapons back and forth. See how we compare."

Ah yes, there's his well-hidden competitive streak. It's not often it surfaces, but it does exist. He's not expecting to win in his current condition, but that doesn't mean he won't give it his best go.