Weighting in on Handle Cross sections: Round vs Oval/ Rectangular

kronckew · 2nd May 2013, 09:06 PM

most spears have edges which could be used for slashing*. some pole arms have oval or octagonal/rectangular poles for orientation or even grip straps. halberds, pole axes, etc... lances and javalins didn't need orientation. some are just round, possibly as an expense saver.

* - vikings had a 'hewing spear'.

i find with my round handled dha/darb that as i hold the scabbard in one hand and the grip in the other, they orient themselves as i un-scabbard it. i do prefer oval tho.

2nd May 2013, 09:06 PM	#2
kronckew Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Room 101, Glos. UK Posts: 4,215	most spears have edges which could be used for slashing. some pole arms have oval or octagonal/rectangular poles for orientation or even grip straps. halberds, pole axes, etc... lances and javalins didn't need orientation. some are just round, possibly as an expense saver. - vikings had a 'hewing spear'. i find with my round handled dha/darb that as i hold the scabbard in one hand and the grip in the other, they orient themselves as i un-scabbard it. i do prefer oval tho.