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12th November 2020, 12:52 AM | #1 |
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many thanks to all.
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14th November 2020, 01:52 AM | #2 |
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I think they're called speed holes. They make it go faster.
There's an explanatory video here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=G3ja6Hn8ps4 |
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I therefore postulate the holes in the Kujang are there to increase the strength of the item. I of course provide "Nothing" as proof. ...but we digress, and should return to the original topic before the Government come around looking at our torn toilet paper. |
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17th November 2020, 07:53 AM | #5 | |
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But we digress, though we could theoretically use a bit of Thiotimoline power to return back on track. Anyway, I blame hayde78. . However, his theory IS plausible, My automobile has a large hole in front of its turbocharger that allows it to go faster if I floor it. The engine doesn't go fast at all if I plug that hole. And there are precedents. 'The Book of Ely', a post apocalyptic film with sound SCIFI principles has a Machete with a series of Holes near the spine and it's blind wielder, Saint Denzel of Washington, certainly takes advantage of them to slash faster. Last edited by kronckew; 17th November 2020 at 08:17 AM. |
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17th November 2020, 12:27 PM | #6 |
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I'm probably going to get warned for being off topic, but it reminds me of how p*ssed off the French were when Dave Brailsford told them our cycling success at the Olympics was because of the 'special roundness' of our wheels.
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...and we seem to have gone permanently off the topic rails. |
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17th November 2020, 04:51 PM | #9 |
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Gentlemen, i do realize that there is not really a great deal of verifiable information available to us from the time these blades were in actual use. Many theories about the significances of these holes have been floated in modern times and, of course, there are adherents to these theories who will believe that these modern ideas are correct to the original intent of the makers. It would be as difficult to disprove these theories as it is to prove them. That said, it does seem just a little bit unlikely that holes would have been added to a weapon of this relatively small size in order to increase the speed by which it could be handled, no?
I think this might be a good time to get back on topic, if indeed anyone has any useful insights to add. |
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Edited: Oops - missed the last Mod post by David. let's jump back on topic. I will if all y'all do. |
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18th November 2020, 05:21 PM | #11 | |
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Consider the following characteristics of two swords: 1) Black blades Warangan stained? 2) Bareing meaningful patterns "Runes" per Moorcock, but why not Pamor? 3) Having an intelligence/soul Khodam/isi anyone? 4) Soul drinking I believe it is a traditional Malay belief (mentioned in Spirit of Wood) that keris drink the semangat of anyone they injure. Something fun to think about. Have fun, Leif |
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