"Well, a sword would help, if I were any good with one. Which I ain't. Knives an' hand-to-hand are what I'm good at, an' even then I'm not the best fighter," Amos confesses, as he starts walking again, cautiously.

He's no slouch, but he doesn't have the strength or stamina for an extended or head-to-head battle. Sneaky quick strikes and dirty tactics are his forte, and it's served him well enough in his job. Plus, he usually has a gun and plenty of available ammunition...which is just not the case here.