Book 35. (1 results) Quarry of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 31 | 72 | It is View more quotes about common">common to oil swords, lightly, to protect them from rust. |
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Book 35. (7 results) Quarry of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 31 | 69 | "Sometimes a blade slips". |
| 31 | 70 | A second judge regarded the weapon of Bruno of Torcadino, uneasily. |
| 31 | 71 | It was short, double-bladed, light, and heavily oiled. |
| 31 | 72 | It is common to oil swords, lightly, to protect them from rust. |
| 31 | 73 | When a blade is heavily oiled it seems clear that something may be in mind which goes beyond simple maintenance. |
| 31 | 74 | An oiled blade enters and withdraws from flesh more easily. |
| 31 | 75 | This is an advantage in First Blood contests, where a light touch may be sufficient for a win. |
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"Sometimes a blade slips".
A second judge regarded the weapon of Bruno of Torcadino, uneasily.
It was short, double-bladed, light, and heavily oiled.
It is common to oil swords, lightly, to protect them from rust.
When a blade is heavily oiled it seems clear that something may be in mind which goes beyond simple maintenance.
An oiled blade enters and withdraws from flesh more easily.
This is an advantage in First Blood contests, where a light touch may be sufficient for a win.
- (Quarry of Gor)