#medieval weaponry

There is a common misconception in medieval swords that the divot running down the center of the blades is called a blood groove, meant to drain blood from the opponent to release the suction from stabbing them so it’s easier to remove your weapon. In actuality this is called a fuller and it just makes swords lighter and more sturdy, but this concept is so incredibly funny because just.. the idea of meat and muscle somehow tensing to suction the tapered sharp metal enough to require actual changes in the way they’re built is hilarious. No dude, your abs are not that rock hard.