FMAT: Soft saps.

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Soft saps.
By arnisador - 07-09-2009 10:16 AM
Originally Posted at: FMATalk
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Seen on MT:
http://www.jacksandsaps.com/

Quote:
[FONT=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica]SoftSaps'- fine lead shot (#6-9) in a leather pouch of varying pattern.

[/FONT] [FONT=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] This construction was more common in the nineteenth and early twentieth century than now. The SoftSap very forgiving percussion defense with little more than bruises as the affect. It requires a certain ‘boxing’ ability and a reasonable willingness to ‘mix it up’ with an opponent.
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[FONT=trebuchet ms,arial,helvetica] A soft-shot sap doesn’t shatter bones or produce abrasions. It conforms to the bone and delivers a deep shocking hit without breaking the skin. [/FONT]
He also has a "palm sap" which is something I hadn't seen before (about mid-page here). That's an interesting thought!


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