07-21-2011, 03:45 PM
I actually find fighting with the flat oval scutum very awkward,
and unnatural. I feel far too open to attack.
However, I also find a few issues with the totally squared scutum.
The best allround fighting scutum I have used so far is the augustan
type.
However, I have yet to fight with a curved oval or round scutum.
A stabbing attack is perfectly feasible with the spatha as well as the shorter gladius.
I just prefer the gladius, as if you are blocked with the spatha, it means you have a lot of blade to remanouver to get the point back on target.
and unnatural. I feel far too open to attack.
However, I also find a few issues with the totally squared scutum.
The best allround fighting scutum I have used so far is the augustan
type.
However, I have yet to fight with a curved oval or round scutum.
A stabbing attack is perfectly feasible with the spatha as well as the shorter gladius.
I just prefer the gladius, as if you are blocked with the spatha, it means you have a lot of blade to remanouver to get the point back on target.
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[b]Legio XIIII GMV. (Q. Magivs)RMRS Remember Atuatuca! Vengence will be ours!
Titus Flavius Germanus
Batavian Coh I
Byron Angel
