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Hurlbat's! A question.
« 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.

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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #1 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.



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. :)
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #2 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.
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #3 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...
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #5 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. :)

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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #6 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.
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #7 on: 2012-12-27, 16:21:14 »
I don't know what it is...but I like it!
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #8 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.
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #9 on: 2012-12-27, 16:34:23 »
Think of it as a really large, really lethal medieval version of the Chinese shuriken.  :)
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #10 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:

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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #11 on: 2012-12-28, 17:31:33 »
Changed that.  ;)
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #12 on: 2012-12-28, 18:24:04 »
those things look scary, they should be outlawed! lol
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
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Re: Hurlbat's! A question.
« Reply #14 on: 2013-01-30, 16:33:53 »


Oooh, nice find! With sharpening they're $230 for the set of three. I'm highly tempted.
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