Medieval Weapons: Flail. Types of Morning Star Flails, Facts …
The flail (sometimes called Morning Star Flail) is a weapon that consists of a striking head attached to a handle by a rope or chain. The main advantage of a medieval flail is its ability to strike around a defender's shield or parry. However, the flail was a difficult weapon to master and it lacked precision. There are two main types of flails.
