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Old 4th June 2023, 06:46 PM   #20
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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons View Post
Unless someone hit you with it. I think a lot of simple weapons where made in the Mahdist period and may well have been used. I see no reason why the axe for example would not be able to slice half an opponents face off. The flail in the mediaeval Mahdist army melee would surly hurt one or two.
It is certainly an interesting and curious object. But, I don't think anyone has ever used it as a weapon. The Sudanese Mahdists would not make such complex, awkward and impractical designs...
This is a good item for the interior.
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