User blog comment:Cfp3157/Season 1 Episode 8: Rough Riders vs German Stormtrooper/@comment-4661256-20120802010233

El Alamein's "Speak Softly and Carry a Big Stick" Edges:

Close Range: Bowie Knife vs. Trench Knife: The thing is, this battle is taking place in a trench, and the whole purpose of the trench knife was to " kill ... an enemy soldier at close quarters, as might be encountered in a trenchline or other confined area." This battle is taking place in a trenchline (or otherwise confined area) and the design and purpose of this weapon shines out in this scenario. The Bowie knife is bigger, though, and it can be thrown. However, the trench knife has a hand-guard similar to that of a sword, and depending on design it could be single-edged (for greater slashing force with the free hand pushing behind it) or double-edged (for greater combat versatility), and this gives it a big advantage. Edge: German Stormtroopers

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