Unusually large indian/persian axe ,tourist maybe ?

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Unusually large indian/persian axe ,tourist maybe ?

25th September 2019, 09:30 AM

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Ian

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Quote:

Originally Posted by kronckew

I recall a famous Roman chronicler that noted a stab from a gladius 3in. deep to the body cavity was normally fatal in battle. ...

If not fatal within a minute or two, then blood loss and infection would likely do the job. Nasty weapon the gladius--it could leave a big hole.

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