Waved blades debate - combat value

[manicdj]

Originally Posted by Rick

Putting all symbolism aside :
As a thrusting weapon I'd imagine that a keris luk (wavy) would do more damage to your innards than a straight blade ; might make a larger entrance wound too ; but the point (no pun intended Jose ) may be moot as it only takes 2.5 inches of penetration to effect a fatal wound to the torso .

The perception that the kris of the Moros in its waved form is more demanding for effective use seems prevalent ; but that does not tell us whether if used properly the wound was more devastating or not . A wavy kris has a longer edge than a straight one and is used differently than the Keris of Jawa .

With the huge European Zwiehanders the waves might make parrying a pike thrust a little easier .

I agree for 2.5 stab did its deed but,the wave, "cut/slice" left a wound be shallow or deep more prone to infection.
do to hobbie mishap "I found out the sharp way"