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FLAIL Another savage weapon of the Medieval Ages was the flail. Originally this item was a farming implement used by farmers to separate grain. As the call to arms was answered by the peasant population, its usefulness as a weapon was quickly realized. A wooden handle of 12 - 16 inches sported a 6 inch chain to which was attached a spiked iron ball weighing from 4 - 6 pounds. When swung in battle the torque generated from the chain would make the spiked ball a deadly piece of iron. It could literally crush armor with ease and shatter bone without much effort. The former agricultural tool was quickly popular among combatants throughout the Medieval Era. |
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DOUBLE FLAIL Essentially the same weapon as listed above, a second chain and ball was added to the original design once its effectiveness in battle was proven. This made the weapon more deadly. |
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