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Bookmark or Share- Flail - WikipediaA flail is an agricultural tool used for threshing, the process of separating grains from their husks. It is usually made from two or more large sticks attached by a short chain; one stick is held and swung, causing the other (the swipple) to strike a pile of grain, loosening the husks.
- Medieval Weapons: Flail. Types of Morning Star Flails, Facts & HistoryThe flail (sometimes called Morning Star Flail) is a weapon that consists of a striking head attached to a handle by a rope or chain. The main advantage of a medieval flail is its ability to strike around a defender’s shield or parry. However, the flail was a difficult weapon to master and it lacked precision.
- Flail (weapon) - WikipediaA flail is a weapon consisting of a striking head attached to a handle by a flexible rope, strap, or chain. The chief tactical virtue of the flail was its capacity to strike around a defender's shield or parry. Its chief liability was a lack of precision and the difficulty of using it in close combat, or closely-ranked formations.
- Medieval Flails: From Farm Tool to Fearsome Weapon - TheMedievalGuideFlails, with their distinctive design and unique functionality, were formidable weapons on the medieval battlefield. In this section, we will explore the techniques and tactics employed when wielding a flail, as well as the advantages and limitations of this fearsome weapon.
- Did the Medieval Flail Actually Exist? - HistoryNetVariations of the flail weapon were developed in widespread world regions. In medieval Russia and East Asia, steppe warriors wielded kisten, flails with smooth metal or bone balls attached to the haft by rope or a leather strap.
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