Got bored, so I made a flail /k/

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Got bored, so I made a flail /k/ Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 06:53:41 f78738 No.570231

How effective would you say a flail with a 2 and a half pound steel cube head would fare versus someone with a knife or a bat?

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Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 07:04:55 866cf9 No.570233

>>570231

You are better off just hitting them with the stick end of it.

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 07:22:56 8d80ae No.570234

>>570231

This is the second time i've seen studs used as a way to improve gripping surface and it looks just as uncomfortable as the last time. If you're going to improve it's handling you may as well bind some leather with cord at the base with a lanyard to keep it from flying from you. Not to say that you should actually use this. You should probably put it away before you damage property, or people.

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 07:31:06 f78738 No.570236

>>570234

ill probably end up having fun with it on a garbage bin and then just cut it up with a torch and be done with it in all honesty, but it has some heft to it though. And the studs are actually not that bad

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 07:35:57 bd775b No.570237

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>>570231

>Using a 1 handed weapon in two hands

Gay

>Using a Mace and Chain without a shield, see above.

What sort of retarded faggot are you?

>That head. Is it meant to be a steel ball or is it just a chunk of concrete with a ring in it?

[retarded faggotry intensifies]

>Metal bolts as a hand grip

I know that it looks kinda cool, but unless you're a docker wearing protective gloves you're going to tear up your palms if you actually use this for more than photoshoots and some light fucking around. Actual medieval weapons used leather straps for a reason. Other than that though, nice build mate. If you're making a two handed flail for your next project there's a fair amount of design paperwork out there.

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 07:40:29 f78738 No.570239

>>570237

The head is literally just layered steel from a MIG welder on a miniature X-block frame which is then just tacked half a chain link on top, nothing special

But I do swing it one handed, but just holding it idle it actually makes your arm tired after a while, But I have not made a shield yet, I should probably make one and throw it up here

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 07:48:44 bd775b No.570240

>>570239

Fair enough, if you're planning a shield then a Heater shield would be most sensible and historically accurate, but a Hoplon or Kite shield might be a better idea if you've got the upper body strength for it. A 'war door' design would be much easier to make, it wouldn't require you to shape/mould the wood and you can use thicker plank as a result (it's also just kinda fun to say). What sort of heraldry were you planning on using?

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 08:00:15 f78738 No.570241

>>570240

unsure of what heraldry id put for a logo, for all I care id just put a shit tier skull painting with two dongs crisscrossed behind it with the tips coming out of its eyes for shits and giggles

what would be the advantage and disadvantage between the shield designs if I do make one?

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 09:27:41 ac3b3a No.570243

The one handed flail is not a real weapon and it was never used in warfare. Two handed flails were used as improvised weapons in peasant revolts and riots but if you're carrying around something that big you're better off with a polearm.

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 09:36:44 bd775b No.570244

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>>570241

>what would be the advantage and disadvantage between the shield designs if I do make one?

The variables to consider with each of the various designs are weight, cost, area, and complexity. The bigger the shield is the more of you it will cover at any one time, but the heavier and pricier it will be (the weight also makes it slower, potentially giving your opponent an opening). A Kite-shield is one of the better compromises, particularly if you're using modern wood, it's also a decent balance between being large enough to give you good coverage but not large enough to get in the way (once you're used to it). 4 or so layers of ply wood glued together (aim for a minimum thickness of 11mm) should do the trick, cover the edges with decently thick leather, and the face with glue-soaked canvas (about as resilient and easier to paint), leather straps bolted to the back for your grip and forearm brace. If you're unsure of the heraldry then a Smug Pepe above crossed Dragon Dildos could be fun.

>>570243

True, but people seem to like them, and there are a few cases of them being used for sport fighting.

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 12:23:39 ece11f No.570262

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>>570231

>a leaf manlet with skeletal arms

>flail is ribbed for her pleasure

thanks for the laugh.

you're better off making a morning star or any other type of mace if you don't know how to use it, otherwise that's not half bad and should do well enough against any basketball americans or injuns that you might come across.

honest question: is self-defense even legal in leafland?

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 12:54:07 0e0645 No.570264

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>>570262

>Swedecuck trying to make fun of a leaf

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 13:00:25 ece11f No.570265

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>>570264

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 14:14:19 15a01c No.570273

>those tiny arms

Should've gone to the gym instead.

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 14:16:06 e3be94 No.570274

>>570262

>Sweden

>making fun of anybody else

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 14:18:33 15a01c No.570275

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>>570265

t. can't handle the bants

Strelok 04/07/18 (Sat) 18:39:21 80b586 No.570328

>>570231

Goddamnit leaf, if you're going to commit to that lumberjack look then work to it.

If you don't, then you'll look like those SanFran hipsters that your big bro has.

>>570243

I concur, that's why you see maces or warhammers instead of flails and chained bowling balls.

Strelok 04/08/18 (Sun) 03:38:17 f78738 No.570438

>>570273

>>570262

>>570328

Alright, alright, Ill start using those 20 pound dumbbells. It'd probably do me good anyways seeing how my arms are often tired when I gotta hold the whip end of a arc welder in a set position for long periods of time anyways.

I have thought of making a flanged mace however, and I could even put some real days work into it instead of some 2 hour hack job because I was bored and even pretty it up good and sturdy

Strelok 04/08/18 (Sun) 21:15:12 f8c5b2 No.570712

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