05-27-2006, 01:41 PM
Quote:The cutting force by the gladius generates 100 ft pounds and requires 250 ft pounds of energy to cut through wrought iron. However, a weapon made for cutting such as the dao generates 150 ft pounds of force due to that it is longer and thus have more force applied to it.Where do these figures come from? What do you mean by "cut through wrought iron"?
Author: Bronze Age Military Equipment, Pen & Sword Books
