Thing is, i went with the jump because i thought there would be little to no penetration expected from the axe: in theory, the hard layer of leather would break part of its momentum and cause drag to the blade, as it is quite stiff and would pinch down when cut; while the silk would cushion the blow and prevent penetration - a gambeson, for example, can stop a falchion strike from cutting in. Though a considerable amount of blunt force trauma would still come through, and Gigue would be left winded should i choose to take the hit head on, i don't think there would be a severe wound or immediately crippling internal injury.

When that came in juxtaposition with how you described the axe's power, i kinda freaked out. For that, i apologize.

With the above being said, i think i should ask if you can agree with my logic here, or if you disagree on the amount of damage that should be dealt.

EDIT: source material for falchion vs gambeson showdown

[youtube]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cXsbWnNh-To[/youtube]