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Tim Simmons · 25th May 2007, 10:03 PM

Yes steel over wood. In a melee situation a bodkin and punching shield or buckler would be most effective when up close and personal. Held with the thumb over the pommel so to pierce chain armour. The frenzy of it all is too horrible to dwell on.

25th May 2007, 10:03 PM	#5
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,844	Bodkin. Yes steel over wood. In a melee situation a bodkin and punching shield or buckler would be most effective when up close and personal. Held with the thumb over the pommel so to pierce chain armour. The frenzy of it all is too horrible to dwell on.