I was looking for a thread on this, but couldn't find one. Would it be possible to get the @default-weapon me is setting to recognize a weapon in a sling, sheath, or holster? So that if a swordsman were attacked walking down the street, they would immediately begin defending themself with their preferred weapon. It would require they have that designated weapon in their possession, of course...
It would seem a logical choice for me, but I don't know if there would be enough interest, or how difficult it would be to code appropriately.