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1st February 2016, 07:29 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Room 101, Glos. UK
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the spiral one may look prettier, but i'd rather have yours, drak2k.
that executioner looks like he'd do more harm to himself or his companions in a melee. especially if he fell down. (his widdle tootsies look very vulnerable to arrows (caltrops might also work) he'd nail himself down if he fell & you could take him apart at leisure.  note i say you. i wouldn't get anywhere near him myself  dotsa beeg sword he got. betcha he knows how to use it too, without spiking himself.
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1st February 2016, 08:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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A handful of caltrops might slow him down ;I'm wondering why an executioner might need a shield ?
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1st February 2016, 10:52 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Route 66
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Many of these Victorian period photographs were studio situated using various items kept as props. The big sword simply (as usual) is assumed to be an 'executioner' sword, much as with the Chinese swords etc. with large blades. I agree, the simpler more rugged pieces, strictly business, are far more to my tastes as well as they are more representative of arms actually used. |
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