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Title: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2012-12-25, 19:49:26
Has anyone here had a chance to use or play around with a Hurlbat?

I'm going to become an SCA Trown Weapons Marshal in the next year and these things look keen. So I'm trying to gather opinions.

(http://www.lutel-handicraft.com/files/products/throwing_axe_(swiss_hurlbat).jpg)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Lord Dane on 2012-12-25, 20:21:21
Quote from: Hersir Thorsteinn on 2012-12-25, 19:49:26
Has anyone here had a chance to use or play around with a Hurlbat?

I'm going to become an SCA Trown Weapons Marshal in the next year and these things look keen. So I'm trying to gather opinions.

(http://www.lutel-handicraft.com/files/products/throwing_axe_(swiss_hurlbat).jpg)

I have a throwing axe of similar dimensions just with a wooden handle & slightly varied axe-head but not much difference. Throws best for me backwards opposite the axe head facing the target when thrown. Merry Christmas. :)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-12-26, 03:45:13

I've been wanting to get my hands on some for over a decade. MRL used to sell some, but they were discontinued quite some time ago. I've considered bugging the guys over at A&A and see if they'd make some, but haven't done so yet.
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir James A on 2012-12-26, 04:09:25
That looks like something that "Danger Committee" at the MD Renn Fest used in their show. They're on Facebook, could give them a shout? Personally, no idea myself...
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: SirNathanQ on 2012-12-27, 05:40:33
I'd really love to watch someone try to explain how not to hurt yourself with that thing!  :o
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Thorsteinn on 2012-12-27, 05:52:29
Umm... You 'Hurl' it?  ;D

Ever seen a Kpinga/Hunga Munga? It's like some nightmare blade come to life, but it works. It served for the inspiration for the Starknife for the Pathfinder RPG. :)

(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/e/e6/A_selection_of_African_throwing_knives_in_room_25_of_the_British_museum.JPG/544px-A_selection_of_African_throwing_knives_in_room_25_of_the_British_museum.JPG)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Lord Dane on 2012-12-27, 09:43:46
Quote from: SirNathanQ on 2012-12-27, 05:40:33
I'd really love to watch someone try to explain how not to hurt yourself with that thing!  :o

I second that, Sir Nathan!! Damn things need a handle or grip for safety while throwing. I can't imagine that back end blade feeling good in your palm.
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir William on 2012-12-27, 16:21:14
I don't know what it is...but I like it!
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir Edward on 2012-12-27, 16:27:49

Yep, they're thrown-weapons, with sharpened bits on every side so it doesn't matter which way they strike.
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir William on 2012-12-27, 16:34:23
Think of it as a really large, really lethal medieval version of the Chinese shuriken.  :)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir James A on 2012-12-27, 16:43:32
Quote from: Sir William on 2012-12-27, 16:34:23
Think of it as a really large, really lethal medieval version of the Chinese shuriken.  :)

:cough: japanese :cough cough:

:D
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir William on 2012-12-28, 17:31:33
Changed that.  ;)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2012-12-28, 18:24:04
those things look scary, they should be outlawed! lol
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Bernarr on 2013-01-30, 11:04:34
KoA has some up at 3 for $200-
http://kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=LTHURL&name=Lutel+Hurlbats+-+Set+of+3 (http://kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=LTHURL&name=Lutel+Hurlbats+-+Set+of+3)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir Edward on 2013-01-30, 16:33:53


Oooh, nice find! With sharpening they're $230 for the set of three. I'm highly tempted.
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-01-30, 23:48:10
ddddddooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt. but wait till after saturday. there maybe things i talk you into first that weekend lol
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir Edward on 2013-01-31, 21:16:48
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2013-01-30, 23:48:10
ddddddooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiitttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttttt. but wait till after saturday. there maybe things i talk you into first that weekend lol

lol, I can wait. :)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir William on 2013-01-31, 21:30:25
Getting together a new ninja persona, milord?  ;)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-01-31, 21:42:54
Quote from: Sir William on 2013-01-31, 21:30:25
Getting together a new ninja persona, milord?  ;)

Allow me to suggest a "ninja gear" cabinet!
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir William on 2013-02-01, 16:23:39
Will you be making it for him, Sir James?  :)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir Edward on 2013-02-01, 16:39:23
I need a separate room for each theme. One of samurai, one of ninjas, one for knights, one for modern weaponry, and so on. :)

Actually, I have very little of the eastern gear. Three katanas, one of which is a western take on it, so it doesn't fully count.
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir Wolf on 2013-02-01, 18:47:09
you cant do a ninja room? you won't be able to see it! duh lol
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir William on 2013-02-01, 20:17:20
LOL @ that invisible room - I had not thought of that.  Much like the Emperor's new clothes, eh?

Hmm...I wonder...there's gotta be someone somewhere who would believe that. 
"By the way, this is my super secret black ninja cave...you of course cannot see it as you are not a member."

LMAO
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir James A on 2013-02-01, 21:37:46
Quote from: Sir Wolf on 2013-02-01, 18:47:09
you cant do a ninja room? you won't be able to see it! duh lol

Ha! Reminds me of this:

(http://i248.photobucket.com/albums/gg197/dmnkiller/4ninjas.gif)
Title: Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
Post by: Sir William on 2013-02-12, 17:42:55
Wow, that picture's older than you'd think...check the tv model.  When's the last time you saw a screen that small!  lol