Expensive demonstration but I'm sure he knows what he is doing far more than I do.
Myself I have used logs but with a blunt sword.I do that to save my sharp sword from being blunted and me spending hours resharpening it!Guess I'm lazy as much as anything.
But second because wood can get a vice like grip on even a Axe and wrenching or twisting could bend or break an expensive weapon.
I have tremendous respect for this group their discipline an dedication does show through on their postings.
@Ranziel1 John had no idea the sword would break. He was (somewhat recklessly) hacking away at green bamboo with a Del Tin. He did not realise the sword would break (see his expletive at 9 seconds). I've been in HEMA long enough to remember the original video and posts about this - there was no 'point' intended - this was an accident, not a demonstration of any point.
@NikovK John did not "expect" this result. Please... Note the expletive "F*ck" at 9 seconds and the way he (quite understandably) fliches away from the cut when he realises the sword broke.
He is considered a modern master by many people. If anything the knowledge he possesses on these subjects is astounding.
Halofreakanoid 1 month ago in playlist All ARMA Vids
I like how he runs back over and starts at it again. :)
Tjohn77 3 months ago
Expensive demonstration but I'm sure he knows what he is doing far more than I do.
Myself I have used logs but with a blunt sword.I do that to save my sharp sword from being blunted and me spending hours resharpening it!Guess I'm lazy as much as anything.
But second because wood can get a vice like grip on even a Axe and wrenching or twisting could bend or break an expensive weapon.
I have tremendous respect for this group their discipline an dedication does show through on their postings.
ENGLISHDOGSOLDIER 4 months ago
@Ranziel1 John had no idea the sword would break. He was (somewhat recklessly) hacking away at green bamboo with a Del Tin. He did not realise the sword would break (see his expletive at 9 seconds). I've been in HEMA long enough to remember the original video and posts about this - there was no 'point' intended - this was an accident, not a demonstration of any point.
CollegiumInArmis 5 months ago
@NikovK John did not "expect" this result. Please... Note the expletive "F*ck" at 9 seconds and the way he (quite understandably) fliches away from the cut when he realises the sword broke.
CollegiumInArmis 5 months ago
@Ranziel1 Clements is overhyped and not a renowned master.
GhostXDog 6 months ago
@NikovK oh wow! Now I am impressed. Not...
GhostXDog 6 months ago
@NikovK that's the sad part =D
darkfiete 6 months ago
@BareKnuckles1987 : He was testing a certain manufacturers particular sword.
Halofreakanoid 7 months ago
hahah awesome
TheFrostedLlama 7 months ago