Striking with the flat of the blade

[simply Nathan]

Originally Posted by Nereidalbel

There really is zero reason cutting damage will be reduced against skeletons. Remember, it's piercing and impaling that fail horribly against skeletons, not axes!

That said, reality (and history) allows for holding your sword by the blade and bashing some skulls with the guard.

Some skeletons have Vulnerable (Crushing) x2. Particularly, those in Magic.