• boredsquirrel
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    28 months ago

    Btw these shoulder plates are dangerous as fuck. Just like Vikings will have never worn horns in a fight.

    • @[email protected]
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      18 months ago

      How so? In what way could they hurt you? (I’m genuinely curious incase I ever become a blacksmith designing armor or something lol)

      • boredsquirrel
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        108 months ago

        If they hit you from the top, instead of sliding to the side those shitty things would guard the sword straight to your unprotected Neck

          • @[email protected]
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            18 months ago

            So after you did a swing, or if you are just holding a shield in front of you, they leave a giant gap for the sword.

    • @crushyerbones
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      18 months ago

      They look useful for jousting. May even be historical but I’m not an expert on those.