The Pros & Cons of Bludgeons (Maces, Hammers, Sticks, Etc)

I've compared axes and blunt historical weapons to swords before, but this is a more in-depth discussion of various types of bludgeon, and my updated opinion on a few aspects. It covers the broad category but includes references to specific examples as well, like flanged or spiked maces, indigenous club designs (Polynesian, Native American, African, etc), hammers, some types of polearm, and so forth. It should be obvious from the way I talk about these things, but here is a disclaimer just in case: This and similar content is meant for entertainment and educational purpose only. I strongly advocate safe, responsible behavior around weapons of any kind. Tod's reproductions of early medieval maces: https://www.kultofathena.com/brand/tod-cutler/?koa=259 *** Sources *** Interesting indigenous clubs https://www.new-guinea-tribal-arts.com/polynesian-war-clubs/ https://www.ashokaarts.com/shop/antique-zulu-southern-african-club Decorated mace made for Henry II of France https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/21945 Copper mace head from Peru https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/312961 Stick fighting by Bong Abenir https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y227CQ7HQXE Historical manuscripts on armed martial arts https://www.wiktenauer.com/wiki/Category:Weapons *** Support the channel *** Help fund future videos, get bonus content and other rewards: http://www.patreon.com/skallagrim https://www.subscribestar.com/skallagrim https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join Books about history and/or martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend (as an Amazon Affiliate I earn commission through these links): US - https://www.amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson Canada - https://amzn.to/2HeOCMA Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links: Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc: https://www.kultofathena.com/?koa=259 Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords: http://www.woodenswords.com/?Click=1799 *** Social media & merch *** How to contact me (can't always reply, since I get too many messages): https://www.youtube.com/user/SkallagrimNilsson/about See a list of my video uploads: https://twitter.com/_Skallagrim_ https://www.facebook.com/SkallagrimYT Channel-related shirts and other merch: http://skallagrim.spreadshirt.com/ https://teespring.com/stores/skallagrim My side channel (for rambles, vlogs, opinions, gaming, etc): https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCM7qhOYtW23jASfxTxCYvvg *** Music *** Intro song: "Illuminate" by Vindsvept https://vindsvept.bandcamp.com/track/illuminate Outro: "Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records https://theslantedroom.github.io/steve.yee/ #mace #warhammer #historicalweapons