I never find stuff like this

in the woods.  Dammit.

But this line: “This was a common sword in Western Norway. But it was a costly weapon, and the owner must have used it to show power,” he said.
ANY good sword was costly.  And 'used it to show power' ?  Mostly as in "Do what I say or I'll cleave your skull."


Speaking of tools, Lucky Gunner did another massive test, this one of ammo.  Lots of charts showing the different brands and loads.


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