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Old 28th June 2017, 05:19 PM   #12
Ibrahiim al Balooshi
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Originally Posted by Richard W
i was under the assumption that the curved handle and angled head were designed for throwing. Wrong?

It appears axes were shaped like that for maximum efficiency on target as they inflicted huge damage because of the strike angle and would cause a slashing gaping wound in addition... They were used left handed as that enabled the weapon to be used against the less well defended side of the opponent.
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