I know, it was in response to Jarold, I hear those myths so much it's just an automatic reaction for me to try and set it straight, going off topic in this case..
The flexibility can be a purpose of the fuller, you're absolutely right about that, but I don't always mention that because it was also found in historical weapons which are pretty much non-flexible by definion, such as some seaxes. The axe doesn't need one of course but I think people are referring to the sword model which was edited to the OP ;D
The flexibility can be a purpose of the fuller, you're absolutely right about that, but I don't always mention that because it was also found in historical weapons which are pretty much non-flexible by definion, such as some seaxes. The axe doesn't need one of course but I think people are referring to the sword model which was edited to the OP ;D