Transcript for Samurai Sword-Wielding Mormon Bishop Fends Off Mugger

You don't often hear the wards samurai sword-carrying mormon bishop in the same sentence. So, we needed to know more. A woman outside was screaming for help. Jumped out. Put some clothes on. Grabbed my sword. Reporter: The mormon bishop, immediately grabbed a 29-inch, carbon steel samurai sword, which he keeps by his bed and ran outside. This is what I have for home defense. Reporter: Needless to say, the would-be mugger was in shock. When he saw the sword, he said, I'm leaving. Reporter: Barefoot. His sword drawn, hendricks gave chase. Dropped his chap stick. And he made it to his car. And he was getting in. And I just yelled at him, ha. I have your dna. And I've got your license plate. You are so done. Reporter: Just the sight of the sword-wielding father of six was enough. An hour later this man, grant egerston, turned himself in to police. And as for kent hendrix, he said this is the first time he had to use that sword. But he ripped a page out of "the art of war," the greatest victory is that which requires

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