Why Round Handles on Edged Weapons Are Not Ideal

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Published on December 31, 2016 6:00:01 PM ● Video Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvnrrF3L3lA

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Most historical swords and axes have handles with oval or (rounded) rectangular cross-sections, and there are good reasons for it.

The weapons shown in this video:
1.) Ash pole / quarterstaff by Arms & Armor
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=OX005&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1
2.) Rondel dagger by Lord of Battles
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=SNDA5305&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1
3.) The Knecht by Albion
(sold out)
4.) Danish war axe by Arms & Armor
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AA024&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1
5.) Viking bearded axe
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=XNH53&name=Viking+Bearded+Axe&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1
6.) Town Guard sidesword by Arms & Armor
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AA192&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1
7.) Zulu Iklwa spear by Windlass Steelcrafts
http://ww4.aitsafe.com/go.htm?go=kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=600314&afid=28632&tm=14&im=1


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