This is a masterful thread...taking the reader on a detailed tour of the subject thus, it is educational and informative ... A thesis of detail and facts. Great notes on an otherwise not covered subject and placed on Forum for all to see and refer to in Library. Now that's what I call
A Thread !
The reference at at #2 above is superb and I was redirected on a web search to
http://www.vikingsword.com/vb/showthread.php?t=10287 an early thread back in 2009... now all in support and reflected in this fine thread..
An interesting detail exists on how to fight with this weapon at
http://www.bruchius.com/docs/Fightin...20by%20RvN.pdf
Regards,
Ibrahiim al Balooshi.