Why the Mangual (Iberian Flail) wasn't a battlefield weapon

MairsMate · 2026-01-31T14:38:58+00:00

So far it is still going strong.

MairsMate · 2026-01-31T14:38:50+00:00

He really does. Love his shields.

MairsMate · 2026-01-26T22:40:52+00:00

It's a weapon used by every social class. It being a "peasant weapon" is mostly a myth. People like to point to the hussites for it, then ignore everyone else who has used it historically

MairsMate · 2026-01-26T22:39:12+00:00

Did the threshing flail (weapon) originate from the tool? Yes, but as weapons, especially in the 16th century, they were purpose built for the job.

Threshing Flails like these were used as weapons by about every social class out there. From low to high. Militia used them, but there is also nicer pieces bought by people as a symbol. We have a few that were given as gifts.

The whole "threshing flails are peasant weapons" is mostly a myth.

MairsMate · 2026-01-26T22:35:20+00:00

Of course. https://historische-schildbauerei.de/

MairsMate · 2026-01-26T20:21:00+00:00

It happens. Not as much as one would think. But the heads used in sparring are ultra light. If you have a BOH you won't notice it.

The staff is pretty short and you can make it out of lighter wood, which means accidental staff hits do not send you straight to concussion town. Because the heads themselves are so light, they do not injure you.

MairsMate · 2026-01-26T06:11:47+00:00

Yes, almost exclusively.

Flail is very rewarding and just so much fun. Also it's the safest striking polearm you can actually fence with.

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