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From: srt@ucla-cs.UUCP
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Subject: Re: Blunt Weapons
Message-ID: <5441@ucla-cs.ARPA>
Date: Wed, 15-May-85 17:49:02 EDT
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Posted: Wed May 15 17:49:02 1985
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In article <5128@ukc.UUCP> ncg@ukc.UUCP (Nige Gale) writes:
>
>But what advantage(s) do blunt weapons have over axes of equivalent size?
>

The edge of an edged weapon has to hit in order to do much damage, while
most blunt weapons (ie., mace) are symmetrical and hence can be wielded
somewhat more sloppily without loss of effectiveness.  This probably means
that blunt weapons can be learned to greater proficiency more quickly than
edged weapons (but in general won't do as much damage?).  Do we have anyone
out there in the SCA who would like to comment?

Also, blunt weapons are probably cheaper to make, since they require less
crafting and can be made from a lower grade of metal (don't need to hold
an edge).

    Scott R. Turner
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