Throwing axes

[Matthew R. Popalisky]

On Thu, 26 Sep 1996, Casey Weed wrote:

> Ld. Dieter here (In Warlord capacity),
> 
> I saw the results of Gniths work at the Bryn Gwlad fighter practice and I
> have to say that I have NEVER seen a better throwing axe for SCA combat.  It
> really is effective, to a point where I would think it should be a priority
> to make sure the Marshallate gets a chance to see them (i.e. Sir Karl as
> well as all the other marshalls of the Kingdom) to get input and- hopefully-
> to have them passed for our use at War. 
> Remember, folks, he who has the longest range gets to kill _first_.  This
> axe design is wieldly enough to carry up to, say, four in your belt without
> slowing you down a bit.  
> Imagine the looks of surprise in the faces of the Trimaran troops when,
> fifteen feet before we should be engaged, our second rank sends 20 or 30 of
> these little buggers at them.... almost brings a tear to your eye, doesnt it?
> Vivat Gnith for his wonderful initiative towards our War Effort!

Hmmmm.  Wonder what it would do to the average sheild wall.....
> 
> Marriges are forged in Heaven... as are thunder and lightening.

Agreed.

Kateryn Heathrydge
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