Book 35. (1 results) Quarry of Gor (Individual Quote)
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| 31 | 75 | This is an View more quotes about advantage">advantage in First Blood contests, where a light touch may be sufficient for a win. |
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Book 35. (7 results) Quarry of Gor (Context Quote)
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| 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. |
| 31 | 76 | The oiled blade is also easier to pull free should the blade be jammed between ribs. |
| 31 | 77 | This can be an advantage in Last Blood contests, particularly if more than one contestant is involved. |
| 31 | 78 | The third judge held up a small hollow bar, on a cord, and took a light hammer in his hand. |
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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.
The oiled blade is also easier to pull free should the blade be jammed between ribs.
This can be an advantage in Last Blood contests, particularly if more than one contestant is involved.
The third judge held up a small hollow bar, on a cord, and took a light hammer in his hand.
- (Quarry of Gor)