it's not designed for armoured opponents, most HEMA cuts aren't. that's what half sword is for:) That said, you can generate a fair bit o power from it.
similar to the strammazone in the bolognese - which cuts quite effectively with the rotation of the wrist. I'm a little unclear, though, as to why the sword is clamped underarm - couldn't it hang free, allowing you to swing more freely? :)
I personally don't believe that you can't do it either way, I think the manual is dealing with countering that "general" position, that said we show it like this cos it's how it's held in the manual, allows you to rest the sword while keeping it live, and gives you more control of the blade over all.
Glad you liked it, and hope it's of some use, we are planning a new dvd in the new year, not sure if we're doing a second part o the sword and buckler, or if we'll do longsword. But most certainly something new very soon.:)
Thanks for some free online instruction Mr Rawlings! This was very helpful for a bunch of reasons. I like how you broke down then movement in various ways. Any plans for a second I.33 DVD?
Looking at this again, I just realised that thing is sharp! Can just imagine slicing my arm off doing that. Nice sword though.
StalkingAlucard 1 year ago
Interesting video. I wonder however if enough force can be generated from that cut to cause serious injury to a lightly armored opponent.
Meshelsidek 4 years ago
it's not designed for armoured opponents, most HEMA cuts aren't. that's what half sword is for:) That said, you can generate a fair bit o power from it.
bumbleknap 4 years ago
thanks for the reply
Meshelsidek 3 years ago
similar to the strammazone in the bolognese - which cuts quite effectively with the rotation of the wrist. I'm a little unclear, though, as to why the sword is clamped underarm - couldn't it hang free, allowing you to swing more freely? :)
MarkHolgate 3 years ago
I personally don't believe that you can't do it either way, I think the manual is dealing with countering that "general" position, that said we show it like this cos it's how it's held in the manual, allows you to rest the sword while keeping it live, and gives you more control of the blade over all.
bumbleknap 2 years ago
@Meshelsidek
YES you can, swords are effective weapons, and you can cleave someones skull when the whole body is used (subtily) to support this very movement.
european armour was also very effective, though nad the manuals say not to cut on plate, as it is useless (ringeck)
airnt 10 months ago
Awesome vid. Hey, by the by, where can I get a buckler like yours?
-B!
Angloman999 4 years ago
Ah I had it made special, by a chap from Germany, if you find him, remind him he still owes me a couple:)
but he did a damn fine job, even mad my training "four times as heavy, uber buckler"
bumbleknap 4 years ago
Glad you liked it, and hope it's of some use, we are planning a new dvd in the new year, not sure if we're doing a second part o the sword and buckler, or if we'll do longsword. But most certainly something new very soon.:)
bumbleknap 4 years ago
Thanks for some free online instruction Mr Rawlings! This was very helpful for a bunch of reasons. I like how you broke down then movement in various ways. Any plans for a second I.33 DVD?
Djemps 4 years ago