3 strap Indian shield grips

rand · 30th September 2015, 10:54 PM

When you have straps out to the edge of a shield it helps the holder prevent what is called tabling. Tabling is when something strikes the edge of the shield, pivoting the shield on the axis where held, opening the holders defense. Many times this is done in hand to hand fighting with a shield or and arrow strike.

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Timo Nieminen · 1st October 2015, 02:57 AM

The outer straps are normal. But the usual arrangement is only the outer straps, without the central handle (as in the attachment below). I'm wondering how common the central handle is as an addition. I've never seen one on an Indian shield in real life.

30th September 2015, 10:54 PM	#1
rand Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 539	Tabling When you have straps out to the edge of a shield it helps the holder prevent what is called tabling. Tabling is when something strikes the edge of the shield, pivoting the shield on the axis where held, opening the holders defense. Many times this is done in hand to hand fighting with a shield or and arrow strike. rand

1st October 2015, 02:57 AM	#2
Timo Nieminen Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 422	The outer straps are normal. But the usual arrangement is only the outer straps, without the central handle (as in the attachment below). I'm wondering how common the central handle is as an addition. I've never seen one on an Indian shield in real life. Attached Images