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From: imb@iclbra.UUCP (Ian Brown)
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Subject: Re: Blunt Weapons
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Date: Thu, 23-May-85 02:01:42 EDT
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> 
> But what advantage(s) do blunt weapons have over axes of equivalent size?
> They will both do the same impact damage, and the axe has a better chance
> of piercing the armour.
> I thought possibly that a blunt weopon would find easier purchase, and so
> be less likely to just be a glancing blow (or something). Failing that,
> blunt weapons are silly if edged weapons are availlable.
> 
> -Nige Gale
> (The tale of the inflatable rubber goat, and the paladin's downfall)

Have you ever tried opening a tin can with knife.
The main reasons for bunt weapons was 
	1: easy to manufacture
	2: they could do serious damage to someone (even in full plate armour)
	   this damage is caused by arour its self being crushed or dented.

By the way a two handed (or bastard sword) is no real edge to speak of anyway.

- I. M. Brown