JVisgaitis
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Can someone post a picture? I've studied a lot of ancient weaponry, but I don't have that book anymore.
However, it was used for executions, where the added momentum would be helpful. It was not a combat sidearm.sniffles said:You obviously have not read Gene Wolfe's "Urth of the New Sun" books, which feature just such a sword.
Now that I could see, but in practical combat terms, it's pretty lame. Kind of like mounting a guillotine blade on a haft. Hey wait a minute!?!?! Hm...guillotine blade!However, it was used for executions, where the added momentum would be helpful. It was not a combat sidearm.
JVisgaitis said:Can someone post a picture? I've studied a lot of ancient weaponry, but I don't have that book anymore.
Altamont Ravenard said:Thank you, mspaint!