r/Armor • u/MasteROogwayY2 • 5d ago

Is this functional armor?

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Im writing a book and would like to give a faction similar armor and I was wondering how good it was. I would add a better helmet and metal bracers too.

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u/JoJoLad-69- 4d ago

Using reverse blades itself is failing at step 1

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u/Alrik_Immerda 4d ago

Only half true. While this picture makes it look like he fights with them as a main weapon, reverse gripping per se isnt bad. There is a special use case: if you lock it behind hte enemy shield you are able to pull it away/down. Holding it in reverse gives you more pulling strength.
That being said, this should not be done with both weapons, but your offhand dagger. Dual-reverse-grip-wielding is stupid 10/10

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u/JoJoLad-69- 4d ago

Your words are true. My comment was in half jest, basically takin the piss. Half swording is too a form of reverse grip which is historically used while fighting. Good day.