02-29-2008, 04:05 PM
Yes, I would agree they are far emoved, but as a weapon capable of slicing through shield and flesh and bone, I think there is a comparison?
I would not compare poleaxes though!
As to medieval broadsword being blunt heavy bone crushers, the chaps from Leeds Armoury and the other guy before them in York were quite adament this was a myth! But I am also talking about the so called 'Dark age swords......these things were quite leathal and sharp......
I would not compare poleaxes though!
As to medieval broadsword being blunt heavy bone crushers, the chaps from Leeds Armoury and the other guy before them in York were quite adament this was a myth! But I am also talking about the so called 'Dark age swords......these things were quite leathal and sharp......
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