How Effective was the Chain Flail in Real Combat??
Tod's Workshop
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This episode of Weird Weapons features the Mangual or two handed chain flail. Used extensively in Spain and Portugal from around 1400 -1650.
I make weapons but am not so good at using them. Matt Easton doesn't make weapons but is amazing at using them. Seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to make some obscure weapons from the medieval and renaissance periods and for Matt to test them out.
Firstly its fun, but we also learn lots about what the weapons can and can't do, how to use them, why they were made like they were and sometimes we are just left wondering what was the point.
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Schola Gladiatoria (Matt Easton) can be found here @scholagladiatoria
The video I referred to by Bjorn Ruther is here Flail FAQ - The Mangual! Weapon or Toy?
The film Matt an I made on the Mangual can be found here How Effective was the Chain Flail in Real ...
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The idea of three chains at different lengths to spread out the area of effect is really interesting!
Trapping the pollaxe with the chains is neat, but I think that's actually gameover for the flail user... Sure, the pollaxe user can't strike anymore, but thrusts are still mostly free. You might even end up pulling the spike into yourself. And the halberd could also still hit with the butt end.
Flail to the helmet looks painful. Definitely didn't seem like a light hit.
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How Effective was the Chain Flail in Real Combat??
Tod's Workshop
147,157 views
This episode of Weird Weapons features the Mangual or two handed chain flail. Used extensively in Spain and Portugal from around 1400 -1650.
I make weapons but am not so good at using them. Matt Easton doesn't make weapons but is amazing at using them. Seemed like the perfect opportunity for me to make some obscure weapons from the medieval and renaissance periods and for Matt to test them out.
Firstly its fun, but we also learn lots about what the weapons can and can't do, how to use them, why they were made like they were and sometimes we are just left wondering what was the point.
For commissions and custom work https://todsworkshop.com
For amazing budget historical weapons https://todcutler.com
We have a Patreon page and if you liked this and wish to support the channel please consider having a look at that Patreon: TodsWorkshop
Schola Gladiatoria (Matt Easton) can be found here @scholagladiatoria
The video I referred to by Bjorn Ruther is here Flail FAQ - The Mangual! Weapon or Toy?
The film Matt an I made on the Mangual can be found here How Effective was the Chain Flail in Real ...