Comment on What is the optimal handle to chain length for a flail?
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 1 day agoBut with much smaller cutting surface. And I’m counting a dane axe as a pole weapon.
Comment on What is the optimal handle to chain length for a flail?
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 1 day agoBut with much smaller cutting surface. And I’m counting a dane axe as a pole weapon.
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 1 day ago
Yeah, less danger of cutting yourself short of the handle. Also, easier to block a sword with it.
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 1 day 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
MonkderVierte@lemmy.zip 1 day 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.
TropicalDingdong@lemmy.world 23 hours ago
Vikings used swords, along with axes.