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Sigi Forge Feder – Review by Scholar Victoria
Sigi Forge is a relative newcomer to the HEMA scene, but with the backing of high profile fencers like Martin Fabian, I was unsurprisingly excited when mine arrived several weeks ago. Does this sword offer something new to the fencing community? Read on and see. At a Glance The continuing popularity of longsword in both…
Wilkinson Sword Research Nightmare
Researching a rare antique sword marked to an officer of the Bengal Engineers, from around the time of the Indian Mutiny. Easton Antique Arms – http://www.antique-swords.co.uk
Krieger armory longsword & Trinity bullwhips received & tested
https://www.vkngjewelry.com/discount/20THRAND 20% off everything in store at V.K.N.G jewelry for 7 days stacking with 50% off summer sale! Thrand Receives krieger armory Italian Longsword and two David Morgan style Whips from Trinity Whip Co. Thrand also receives long awaited package from Germany containing forge nails for Viking age shields and other goodies. Thrand also does…
More Roman / Classical Era Weapons Coming
I’ve ordered two scutum and a pilum. Let’s go Roman!
The False Thrust: Fiore Translation Project #24
One of the most stylish techniques in the system is the punta falsa, literally “false thrust”. Fiore’s instructions are very detailed: Questo zogo si chiama punta falsa o punta curta, e si diro come la fazzo. Io mostro d’venire cum granda forza per ferir lo zugadore cum colpo mezano in la testa. E subito ch’ello…
HEMA Weekly
What’s up in Historical Fencing Upcoming events: QuadroHEMiA 6: Wolfshead X Rapier Vienna 2019 Past events: Mid-Continental HEMA Open Visegrád HEMA tournament Masters of Longsword 2019 This week’s craftsman: Historical Fencing Armory This week’s videos: Testing new Smallswords by Historical Fencing Armoury Purpleheart Gymnasium Sabre Review Montante Sparring Test Is The Roman Gladius (Sword) Really…