![]() Its chief liability was a lack of precision and the difficulty of using it in close combat, or closely ranked formations. The chief tactical virtue of the two-handed flail was its capacity to defeat a defender's shield or avoid it entirely. Another in the Royal Armouries collection has two spiked iron balls attached by separate chains. An example held in the Pitt Rivers Museum has a wooden ball-shaped head studded with iron spikes. Īt a later date, the long-handled flail is found in use in India, possibly more as a symbol of status than a weapon. ![]() The modified flail was also used in the German Peasants' War in the early 16th century. However, these weapons often featured anti-personnel studs or spikes embedded in the striking end, so they were not always simple agricultural tools snatched up in a hurry by rural insurrectionists: turning these implements into weapons required some effort and skill. For example, in the 1420-1497 period, the Hussites fielded large numbers of peasant foot soldiers armed with flails. Throughout the Middle-Ages, two-handed agricultural flails were sometimes employed as an improvised weapon by peasant armies conscripted into military service or engaged in popular uprisings. The Japanese term for their equivalent of the ball-on-a-chain bludgeon is "rentsuru", while the Chinese version's name translates vividly into English as meteor hammer. In Korea the flail as an agricultural tool is called "dorikke" but as a weapon, it is called "pyeongon". This weapon consists of a hinged bar connected to a longer shaft. These were deployed in Germany and Central Europe in the later Middle Ages. Only a limited amount of historical evidence exists for their employment in Europe during this era. The two-handed flail is a hand weapon derived from the agricultural tool of the same name, commonly used in threshing. The two-handed variant saw use in a limited number of conflicts during the European Middle Ages. The defining characteristic of both is that they involve a separate striking head attached to a handle by a flexible rope, strap, or chain. The term flail refers to two different weapons: one a two-handed infantry weapon derived from an agricultural tool, and the other a one-handed weapon. For other uses, see Flail (disambiguation). Made from STURDY HAND-FORGED IRON and HIGH-QUALITY HARDWOOD HAFT, this flail can be a long-lasting weapon for years to come.This article is about the weapon. So whether you’re a collector of medieval weaponry or seeking to strike fear into your adversaries, this flail is an exceptional choice. Rise up and strike fear into the hearts of your enemies with this medieval flail that delivers crushing blows, able to smash through armor and shield alike. Note: The iron fittings of this flail are carefully coated with a layer of oil when packaged that acts as a temporary (protective) layer against corrosion (rust), which can easily be wiped off using any oil remover or even a dry cloth. It features a traditional natural finish and is ideal for a simple soldier or mercenary character. The 24-inch long wood haft is designed for maximum grip and control. This mighty medieval flail features a 2-inch forged iron ball connected to a sturdy 10-inch long iron chain (made from 5mm thick iron, and each loop is about 2.5cm wide).
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