26th May 2021, 10:14 AM | #24 |
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Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: The Aussie Bush
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I think the angle helps with the slicing effect of the blow. Somewhat like a curved saber--the hand is ahead of the "sweet spot" of the blade, and tends to draw the edge across the subject rather than being a purely chopping action.
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