On 2/3/06, Dirk <defolmer@...> wrote:
>
> Ok, I need opinions.

> When using it in a two handed, for a knob end strike, something occured to me,
I *think*
> if I added a fairlr long "axe handle" type curve to the shaft, i.e. the
forward curving knob as
> the "axe head" it would add considerable force to the strike, just as in an
axe...Do y'all think
> this would be offset in any way, say in recovery? I also think this would even
further lessen
> it's profile by making it more "gnarled". Agree or disagree?

I t should add a bit to the wallop but not too much tothe recovery,
in both case I think it is more a case of weight than shape being the
primary factor, but i could be wrong there.....we need someone more
versed in physics to explain that:) My only problem with a forward
curve has alwys been the fact that the stick does not always want to
stick and grab when I hit something solidly. I am more confortable
with a slight back curve almost like a saber, but that is just
personal preference. IIRC most of the sticks that Kirk uses have a
forward curve where he does alot of his blocking with the head end.

Ken