Hurlbat
Encyclopedia
A hurlbat or whirlbat is a ranged weapon
consisting of an entirely metal throwing axe
sharpened on every auxiliary end to a point or blade
, greatly increasing the chance of some form of damage against its target. They are usually constructed from six millimeter thick steel
, which makes them impressively light and easy to throw.
Ranged weapon
A ranged weapon is any weapon that can harm targets at distances greater than hand-to-hand distance. In contrast, a weapon intended to be used in man-to-man combat is called a melee weapon....
consisting of an entirely metal throwing axe
Axe
The axe, or ax, is an implement that has been used for millennia to shape, split and cut wood; to harvest timber; as a weapon; and as a ceremonial or heraldic symbol...
sharpened on every auxiliary end to a point or blade
Blade
A blade is that portion of a tool, weapon, or machine with a cutting edge and/or a pointed tip that is designed to cut and/or puncture, stab, slash, chop, slice, thrust, or scrape animate or inanimate surfaces or materials...
, greatly increasing the chance of some form of damage against its target. They are usually constructed from six millimeter thick steel
Steel
Steel is an alloy that consists mostly of iron and has a carbon content between 0.2% and 2.1% by weight, depending on the grade. Carbon is the most common alloying material for iron, but various other alloying elements are used, such as manganese, chromium, vanadium, and tungsten...
, which makes them impressively light and easy to throw.