Well, I use an Irish brush hook to keep Himalyan blackberries in check. A
glaive, more or less. I think I'm pretty good with it; not only can you
swing, but you can hook and pull- good for unhorsing knights, I think. So
I'm ready for a bit part in the "Brave Heart" sequel.
-Rick
> Glaive: brush knife on a stick
> Fauchard: scythe blade on a stick
> voulge: meat cleaver on a stick