02-29-2008, 05:17 PM
My guess is the blade speed is increased when the two hands are separated by a distance, allowing for a pivoting motion between them. But the overall power would increase when handled like the fellow in the picture above.
I think the best place to be when one of those babies comes swinging down is a step to one side or the other. Yikes! :!:
(Of course, there are people who say our modern scuta are not as strong as the original construction. And I've read some people's posts who say that original scuta were basically impervious to all kinds of weapons, hand held or missile. I am not so sure of that, but can't prove or disprove statements like that, so I generally just don't try.)
I think the best place to be when one of those babies comes swinging down is a step to one side or the other. Yikes! :!:
(Of course, there are people who say our modern scuta are not as strong as the original construction. And I've read some people's posts who say that original scuta were basically impervious to all kinds of weapons, hand held or missile. I am not so sure of that, but can't prove or disprove statements like that, so I generally just don't try.)
M. Demetrius Abicio
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
(David Wills)
Saepe veritas est dura.
