Comment on What is the optimal handle to chain length for a flail?

• TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world ⁨20⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

  But with much smaller cutting surface. And I’m counting a dane axe as a pole weapon.

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  • MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

    Yeah, less danger of cutting yourself short of the handle. Also, easier to block a sword with it.

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    • TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

      But in a martial context, the simply didn’t experience wide spread adoption.

      Ranged weapons > pole weapons > sword and shield > whatever else you’ve got

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      • MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip ⁨19⁩ ⁨hours⁩ ago

        The Vikings were retty successful with it. Swords on the other hand, were mainly used by high ranking individuals, since they require a lot of training.

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