Lindybeige

Axes and shields - should they be pointy or rounded? (Patreon)

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2016-09-30 20:45:15

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Once again I try to get to grips with a most vital question of the age.

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Axes heads and shields - should they be pointy or rounded?

Free month with TheGreatCoursesPlus.com: http://ow.ly/hebs303M5VN Why are axe heads gently curved and not pointed? Why are round shields so popular? One rule of geometry is a good reason for both. Support me on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/Lindybeige Another long one, rambling on about the merits of curves in this case, by way of old 2000A.D.