Author here! Thanks Skal for everything! Skal fans- you should be real proud of yourselves. Best fans on you-tube with great questions and a sense of humor! Thanks for checking the video out and any of my books! Be sure to thank Skal!
Author here - One month from the video's release and Skalagrim and you guys were great. We did great on sales and this will enable me to put out more books, some of which cost me quite a bit to buy the scans of the art from museums. Thanks again for being supportive!
This book seems very interesting not unlike 'The Martial Ethic in Early Modern Germany' in that they provide the reader with all important context. I shall pick this up when I have the dough. :D
I'm starting Hema this fall. Very late to the game (I'm 26) but I want to learn all I can, so I've ordered the book and intend to begin absorbing everything I can.
All hail the tyrant Richard Marsden, one of my favorite people in the hema community. If any one wants to watch his clubs videos they are under swordpal on UA-cam!
I would love to pick this book up because I’ve watched Skallagrim for a very long time relying on his information he gives us, but even though he is very intelligent I would love to have knowledge of my own as well so I can really know about historical martial arts and the weapons and not be told information. I will pick it up soon when I get 60$.
I know this video is real old, but I feel this comment fits here and I’ll throw a Hail Mary; Have you heard that Ridley Scott (who gave us The Duellists) is directing “The Last Duel” about the (see title) last officially sanctioned duel-to-the-death in 14th Century France between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris? With Scott at the helm, we have a somewhat decent chance that it will be pretty good considering his chops.
Thanks for the recommendations Skall. A somewhat similar book I own is 'A Storm of Spears' by Christopher Matthew. He talks about how the Greek Hoplite fought, techniques they used etc. It's a very interesting book, it's well worth a look.
Ooh, I've taken a lot of inspiration from HEMA for my last book, but all my research has been online. This would have been a great resource; if only I'd known about it sooner! I'd still like to read it just for fun, though. Thanks so much!
Richard Marsden well, something is something, I guess. I'm still amazed we don't show up a lot more often in this kind of books and/or videos. I mean, Templars have legions of fans for their decade-long crusades, we literally had a thousand year long crusade in the middle of Europe
Atticus Thank you kind sir for letting me know, I have only started learning English since the last 3 years, my main language is Chinese so please forgive me for my shit English.
Author here. If you see 'out of stock' on Amazon, don't fret. These are POD, so if you order it, you will get it. Lightning Source is my printer and they print every order that they get. Amazon chooses how much to stock on its own, hence they are sometimes out of stock. Book Depository www.bookdepository.com/Historical-European-Martial-Arts-in-Its-Context/9780984771660 Has been a good vendor for customers outside the USA. Thanks for watching Skal's videos and thanks to Skal for promoting my work. HEMA is a small world, so every bit helps!
*Insert attempt at being cleverer than the rest by making a self-aware remark, all the while ironically also referencing said meme in order to fish for likes, because you too are embarrassingly desperate for likes and attention, cretin*
There needs to be a UA-camr Union. Stop letting them harass UA-camrs. I highly recommend checking out the video "Creators, users... To arms! Join the UA-camrs Union" by JoergSprave.
Atticus i don't have a problem with English but for many things I only know the english term so it's hard to explain things to people who don't speak english and it's better to read something in the language you're most familiar with (in my case german) because there will be some things you don't understand even if you speak the other language (here english) fluently.
All I remember is, Katanas are stupid, Pumals are made of explosives, A jacket and long sleeve shirt will save u from a knife attack, jorge spearve is awesome, KCd is glitchy, and if I send you stuff you'll unbox it for me.
Please, my medieval wishlist can only get so long (or can it?). I'm mainly interested in Sword and Shield as well as Mace usage. Know anywhere I could learned more about those?
We have actually very little material on early sword and shield and mace useage. A few plates here and there. In the 1500-1600s, we have sword and rotella, but again, not tons of material.
Hey everyone ! Talking about books, i'm interested about one write by Richards Colin ; " Viking Sword and shield " Does anyone already bought it ? Or if you ever heard something about it I'll take it ! Thanks
Is there any historical martial arts that involve stomping on your opponents foot and shoving them to knock them over? Does that maneuver have a proper name?
wiktenauer.com/wiki/Nicolaes_Petter Not exactly, but this is a link to European wrestling that has a modern combat-flaire to it. Check it out, and you can see in detailed images a variety of techniques, some with the foot close, but not atop the opponent's foot.
you can find books/manuscripts that detail the actions enough to self-teach but any self taught action such as martial arts or sword play, has its down side, which is the transition from "forms" and "shadow boxing" to actual combat effectiveness please refer to this video by metatron for further explaination ua-cam.com/video/-oZvzjDHCTo/v-deo.html how ever, simply "trying it out" and going through trial and error with shadow boxing and sparring can result in some level of competency, especially if you invovle "heavy(full contact) sparring" and combat simulation, just dont expect to emerge from your self-training and be a badass though ofcourse you must use great care for safety oh hey! my next search turned up this vid from skall, so he touched on this topic aswell ua-cam.com/video/SOJQJQw5Glk/v-deo.html
Skallagrim I hope you read this, I have a question it’s about a certain sword in the game for honor that the hero Warlord uses, or at least it’s just the blade. The blade is call Gudbrand and it has a serrated edge, now I know how serrated blades or very practical for cutting but the way this sword is, is different in the way that the serrated blades are actually pointing towards the tip of the sword and I’m wondering would that still not be a great idea to have for a sword? I hope you see this cuz it would make and interesting video. Your awesome have a good day.
Likely not, but I may do a cheaper paperback! If enough pressure and interest came my way I could do kindle. HEMA is so niche, I need to be careful on price-point and quality!
Finally a book review! I was interested where you got some of your information about HEMA. I will definitely try this read! Only one question though...does it have images or concept drawings?
Is the knowledge of this book the reason you say "whom" instead of "who"? Cuz if so want it so i can study it until i edup saying "Whomst'd've" like a real gentleman 👌
Hi Skall what book would you recommend that shows with pictures the techniques from the manuals. I’ve just started in Hema and looking for a book that shows and describes the different strikes clearly. Thanks
Skall i have no Idea how this happened I've followed your Chanel for years and watched your vid's with great interest but only today I noticed that I wasn't subscribed to you xD Fixed my error now Keep the great content coming. (ps can we get more sabre videos I like me some sabers :D)
@Skallagrimand everyone who wants to help :P Hi i wanted to ask you for advice for my first sharp sword. There are 3 options for me atm. I want a Longsword. 1. Hanwei Tinker (but i dont have tools or expirience for a propper edge grind and from what i red they come quite dull) 2. Cold Steel Italian Longsword (I personaly like the itailan more but i mainly want to know if it holds up well) 3. Cold Steel Hand and a Halve Sword (no doubt the better cutter but so much better ?) 4. if you know anything good in the sub 500 range that is a good and durable sword im allways open for advice ty in advance and ty for all the content :) loove it
HEMA is, as the name implies, is a form of martial art. That means sport and personal defense, as opposed to warfare. It would not be wrong to include techniques a soldier would have used, but it is neither common nor the focus.
RNJesus is wrong/spreading misinformation. HEME doesn't stand for "A Form of Martial Art", it stands for Historical European Martial Arts, and basically a very absurdly large umbrella term that covers everything from waving your hands around as a method of civilian self-defense, to stances, techniques, formations and tactics used in historical combat.
And let's not be too dumb/blind and remember that "combat" can be anything from a duel in an alleyway to a large-scale battle. Don't let RNJesus pull the wool over your eyes. I can tell (s)he knows much more than they let on and are deliberately trying to fool you. Russian bot?
As fascinated as I am by the book, a 60$ price tag seems a little high. I feel like for the size of the book, it would be better suited at around 20 to 30$
The price is high because I'm a small-time guy. I chose hardback, large size, and the most expensive color options I could get, which has all led to the 60 dollar price-tag. I may do a paperback to get a cheaper version, but no way could I get to 20 dollars even that route. The expensive color options for a small-time publisher is what is behind the high costs.
My book is hardback, best color I could afford, large size. A cheaper version that isn't hardback might come out, but the high-quality color keeps my prices high.
Recently bought my first sword from Kult of Athena, it is a simple arming sword that was right in my price range. The sheath/scabbard alone made me fall in love with it. What do you think? Did I get a good deal? I don't plan on doing anything extreme with it, just swing it around at a park and take photos with it. www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AH6972R_HG&name=Knightly+Arming+Sword
Somebody should create a magic button on youtube. It would instantly hide every comment containing the words "pommel" or "rightly". It would take every cringey comment off of this site, because I have never read a single comment (containing those words) that was constructive or helpful to the subject at hand.
Tycini1 Only if there is a chapter on the Portuguese. If that's the case it'll read like, Show up to a Japanese port. Get drunk. Insult a Samurai. Challenge him to a duel. Kill him with a Rapier and dagger. Be banned from the island.
Tycini1 Yeah, the Portuguese had a trade agreement in the 16th century but fights between Portuguese Sailors (using Rapiers and daggers) and Samurai first banned Portuguese from carrying weapons in Japan and eventually ended the trade agreement. No one knows for sure how much the Portuguese won these duels but a common thought is the Japanese (a warrior culture) wouldn't have banned them if they had been winning so the losses must have been exceptionally one sided.
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Author here!
Thanks Skal for everything!
Skal fans- you should be real proud of yourselves. Best fans on you-tube with great questions and a sense of humor! Thanks for checking the video out and any of my books! Be sure to thank Skal!
Author here - One month from the video's release and Skalagrim and you guys were great. We did great on sales and this will enable me to put out more books, some of which cost me quite a bit to buy the scans of the art from museums. Thanks again for being supportive!
Context? Is Matt holding you at saber-point? Blink twice for yes.
I came here for a Matt comment and wasn't disappointed.
Hi folks, Matt Easton here, scholagladiatoria. In today's video: Digging!
Now all we need is Metatron shouting about machicolations
Lol, that actually happened.
Also bayoneting, and a bit of the butt.
Interest in HEMA?
Nope, I'm here for the beard...
It's a good place to grab and pull when your man is swallowing your sword.
wat
Atticus ...
Atticus: Yeah, I'll do that as soon as I decide if I should let go of my sword or my shield. It's a tough decision.
Oh Atticus, Great minds think alike my friend.
This book seems very interesting not unlike 'The Martial Ethic in Early Modern Germany' in that they provide the reader with all important context. I shall pick this up when I have the dough. :D
ur still alive m8?
Whoa. He’s back!
You can german martial all you want, tis match against my karate ninjitsu Samurai spin attack!
HI guys! Thanks for showing interest in the book. The Martial Ethic in Early Modern Germany is a great book and is referenced in here as well!
Make more videos KnightSquire! Don't read this book. Make videos instead. We need you!
A history teacher who actually practice what he preach. Well done!
Thanks for repping Mike Edelson from NYHFA! He was my first instructor and his guidance greatly helped shape me as a fighter.
Mike Loads, I could listen to that guy all day long. His enthusiasm almostly bursts out of him whenever he's in his flow :D
AHAHAHA
Would be a good reference for a D.M. for a less fantasy more historical R.P. game
ALL HAIL CAPTAIN CONTEXT!
I'm starting Hema this fall. Very late to the game (I'm 26) but I want to learn all I can, so I've ordered the book and intend to begin absorbing everything I can.
I just orderd this book along with a 2 handed training sword... today this is going to be fun..
A moment of silence for Matt's pants
Looks like a good book and since I don't have it I'll be buying this one. Dig your backdrop. Thank you.
Thanks for your interest!
It's pretty funny how i asked about it in previous video and now I've got this. Well, thank you
thank you so much for this recommendation! this will certainly be great for my research
Cheers skall, I'll definitely be checking it out
Rule No.1 - Don't talk about duel club.
Rule No.2 - DON'T talk about duel club!
Something nice for under the Christmas tree... IF IT WAS CHRISTMAS!
All hail the tyrant Richard Marsden, one of my favorite people in the hema community. If any one wants to watch his clubs videos they are under swordpal on UA-cam!
Thanks for the comment!
Richard Marsden of course good sir, thank you for all your contributions to HEMA
I would love to pick this book up because I’ve watched Skallagrim for a very long time relying on his information he gives us, but even though he is very intelligent I would love to have knowledge of my own as well so I can really know about historical martial arts and the weapons and not be told information. I will pick it up soon when I get 60$.
Thanks much! I'm a small-time author, so every sale, every time, really does matter!
Nice!!! And im certain matt would want that book, he has been looking for interesting ones since last year.
I enjoy your videos a lot. Thank you for your efforts.
I know this video is real old, but I feel this comment fits here and I’ll throw a Hail Mary; Have you heard that Ridley Scott (who gave us The Duellists) is directing “The Last Duel” about the (see title) last officially sanctioned duel-to-the-death in 14th Century France between Jean de Carrouges and Jacques Le Gris?
With Scott at the helm, we have a somewhat decent chance that it will be pretty good considering his chops.
Thanks for the recommendations Skall. A somewhat similar book I own is 'A Storm of Spears' by Christopher Matthew. He talks about how the Greek Hoplite fought, techniques they used etc. It's a very interesting book, it's well worth a look.
Ooh, I've taken a lot of inspiration from HEMA for my last book, but all my research has been online. This would have been a great resource; if only I'd known about it sooner! I'd still like to read it just for fun, though. Thanks so much!
Hundreds of sources in it for you!
HEMA is not only about Swordsmanship.
I love me some context.
Does it include Spanish "traditions" of XVII illegal street dueling, and the "special" rapiers we used, the "toledana"?
Alas no, being a broad history, it only skims over certain nationalities, but Spain does show up!
Richard Marsden well, something is something, I guess. I'm still amazed we don't show up a lot more often in this kind of books and/or videos. I mean, Templars have legions of fans for their decade-long crusades, we literally had a thousand year long crusade in the middle of Europe
A lack of source material for pre-Pacheco/Caranza material, including specifics, is our issue.
Does it teach you to end your foes rightly?
RuBiK Gaming of course.
Does it teach* - Your English capability is embarrassingly poor. You ought to be ashamed of yourself, you feather-headed, daggle-tailed fonkin.
Atticus
Thank you kind sir for letting me know, I have only started learning English since the last 3 years, my main language is Chinese so please forgive me for my shit English.
Does it teach you how to stop using old overused jokes?
2/10 unoriginal as fuck
I study HEMA with marozzo and manciolino books, but ancient italian is hard even for a native speaker
THE BIBLE OF HEMA
I don't know it that's a joke but Hema is far far out of the context of most medeval technics sooo... yea
Cookie Wizard that's Wikitenaur
Author here. If you see 'out of stock' on Amazon, don't fret. These are POD, so if you order it, you will get it. Lightning Source is my printer and they print every order that they get. Amazon chooses how much to stock on its own, hence they are sometimes out of stock.
Book Depository www.bookdepository.com/Historical-European-Martial-Arts-in-Its-Context/9780984771660
Has been a good vendor for customers outside the USA.
Thanks for watching Skal's videos and thanks to Skal for promoting my work. HEMA is a small world, so every bit helps!
Finally, someone who knows how to say Etcetera. Glorious!
*insert played out meme about ending your foes rightly*
*Insert attempt at being cleverer than the rest by making a self-aware remark, all the while ironically also referencing said meme in order to fish for likes, because you too are embarrassingly desperate for likes and attention, cretin*
Atticus how is puberty going
Heeey I got 57 comments on something I dont even recall typing. Cool😂👌
@@AtticusHimself Soy Boy
Quarity advertising, Skal. You got me interested.
It's a personal recommendation, not an ad.
Cool stuff really enjoy books reviews
Skallagrim, would titanium be great as weapons, armor, or both?
You should check out the game "Bold Blade". It shows the reality of fantasy swords.
There needs to be a UA-camr Union. Stop letting them harass UA-camrs.
I highly recommend checking out the video "Creators, users... To arms! Join the UA-camrs Union" by JoergSprave.
Excellent video!
Added to the Amazon wish list lol
Thanks for the sources ordering now!!
Thank you!
Yes I do
Sounds interesting, have to look for a German version
No, you really don't. Learn some English.
"Stuff your language elsewhere", he said ... in English ... Atticus smirked and nodded in glee.
"wofür sie besonders schwärmt, wenn es wieder aufgewärmt"
Atticus i don't have a problem with English but for many things I only know the english term so it's hard to explain things to people who don't speak english and it's better to read something in the language you're most familiar with (in my case german) because there will be some things you don't understand even if you speak the other language (here english) fluently.
Atticus it's not English, it's American, do you even speak it?
I have been a fan for years. I have never heard of historical martial arts.
That's odd, considering how often I talk about it.
All I remember is, Katanas are stupid, Pumals are made of explosives, A jacket and long sleeve shirt will save u from a knife attack, jorge spearve is awesome, KCd is glitchy, and if I send you stuff you'll unbox it for me.
Should i buy this book or should i buy The Flower of Battle: MS Ludwig XV13The Flower of Battle: MS Ludwig XV13?
Back to the Heavy Metal look I see.
Please, my medieval wishlist can only get so long (or can it?).
I'm mainly interested in Sword and Shield as well as Mace usage. Know anywhere I could learned more about those?
We have actually very little material on early sword and shield and mace useage. A few plates here and there. In the 1500-1600s, we have sword and rotella, but again, not tons of material.
Can u review a claymore? I liket this swords.
Did you get a new camera? Everything looks really smooth, almost unnaturally so
@1:48 is that Big Show?lol
Hey everyone ! Talking about books, i'm interested about one write by Richards Colin ; " Viking Sword and shield " Does anyone already bought it ? Or if you ever heard something about it I'll take it ! Thanks
It’s time to due!
Is there any historical martial arts that involve stomping on your opponents foot and shoving them to knock them over? Does that maneuver have a proper name?
wiktenauer.com/wiki/Nicolaes_Petter
Not exactly, but this is a link to European wrestling that has a modern combat-flaire to it. Check it out, and you can see in detailed images a variety of techniques, some with the foot close, but not atop the opponent's foot.
Am i early to name this my wish for christmas ?
Sounds great!
Skall what’s your opinion on Damascus steel?
What books should I get for actual techniques?
What about pommel throwing though?
Are there training books for teaching yourself to train? Because there's no HEMA club near my home.
you can find books/manuscripts that detail the actions enough to self-teach
but any self taught action such as martial arts or sword play,
has its down side, which is the transition from "forms" and "shadow boxing"
to actual combat effectiveness
please refer to this video by metatron for further explaination ua-cam.com/video/-oZvzjDHCTo/v-deo.html
how ever, simply "trying it out" and going through trial and error with shadow boxing and sparring
can result in some level of competency, especially if you invovle "heavy(full contact) sparring"
and combat simulation, just dont expect to emerge from your self-training and be a badass
though ofcourse you must use great care for safety
oh hey! my next search turned up this vid from skall, so he touched on this topic aswell
ua-cam.com/video/SOJQJQw5Glk/v-deo.html
Skallagrim I hope you read this, I have a question it’s about a certain sword in the game for honor that the hero Warlord uses, or at least it’s just the blade. The blade is call Gudbrand and it has a serrated edge, now I know how serrated blades or very practical for cutting but the way this sword is, is different in the way that the serrated blades are actually pointing towards the tip of the sword and I’m wondering would that still not be a great idea to have for a sword? I hope you see this cuz it would make and interesting video. Your awesome have a good day.
hey does anyone know his axesent I can not get my finger on it
Any chance of a Kindle edition?
Likely not, but I may do a cheaper paperback! If enough pressure and interest came my way I could do kindle. HEMA is so niche, I need to be careful on price-point and quality!
Haven't watched your video for the last 1-2 years. Nice to see you've gone back to having some hair on your head. It suits you!
Is there any Viking martial arts in the book or not?
Not much, the main thrust of the book is between 1300 and 1750 with a few outliers. Holmgang is mentioned, but not the main part of the book.
Lol, I'd imagine it has the "end him rightly" technique.
Which is obviously the best.
Finally a book review! I was interested where you got some of your information about HEMA. I will definitely try this read! Only one question though...does it have images or concept drawings?
It has historical art and modern HEMA people.
Is the knowledge of this book the reason you say "whom" instead of "who"?
Cuz if so want it so i can study it until i edup saying "Whomst'd've" like a real gentleman 👌
existe una version en español?
Hi Skall what book would you recommend that shows with pictures the techniques from the manuals. I’ve just started in Hema and looking for a book that shows and describes the different strikes clearly. Thanks
Check out Flower of Battle by Colin Hatcher. Has pictures and text in English from a 1410 manual. Only 40 dollars!
Richard Marsden Excellent suggestion. Thank you. This is exactly what I’m after🙂
Thank you
Sorry, but ive missing the EU Link ... or is it the same as a UK Link
Skall i have no Idea how this happened I've followed your Chanel for years and watched your vid's with great interest but only today I noticed that I wasn't subscribed to you xD Fixed my error now Keep the great content coming. (ps can we get more sabre videos I like me some sabers :D)
looking for a good knife hopefully with a wooden handle any suggestions? (low to mid price )
0:54 What video is that?
@Skallagrimand everyone who wants to help :P Hi i wanted to ask you for advice for my first sharp sword. There are 3 options for me atm. I want a Longsword.
1. Hanwei Tinker (but i dont have tools or expirience for a propper edge grind and from what i red they come quite dull)
2. Cold Steel Italian Longsword (I personaly like the itailan more but i mainly want to know if it holds up well)
3. Cold Steel Hand and a Halve Sword (no doubt the better cutter but so much better ?)
4. if you know anything good in the sub 500 range that is a good and durable sword im allways open for advice
ty in advance and ty for all the content :) loove it
Rob Robrob I think small would recommend the tinker, his review on it was quite positive and he loathes cold steel as a rule.
Kinda what i expected but im nnot sure since theres a lot of bad review out there for sharp tinkers
What do you think about the Forresters greatsword from the telltale game of thrones series?
How many pages the introduced book has? I don't see the number anywhere.
250 ish!
is the book only available in English or also in German ? ^^
English only for the moment.
does t come in ebook? cus physical media is dead.
is there an e-book version of the book?
Not yet, just the hardback so far.
In hema, there are different techniques for duel and army combat?
Or there's not that much of of a difference between the 2?
Comparable to the difference between a personal marksmanship test and live-fire combat, yes.
HEMA is, as the name implies, is a form of martial art. That means sport and personal defense, as opposed to warfare. It would not be wrong to include techniques a soldier would have used, but it is neither common nor the focus.
RNJesus is wrong/spreading misinformation. HEME doesn't stand for "A Form of Martial Art", it stands for Historical European Martial Arts, and basically a very absurdly large umbrella term that covers everything from waving your hands around as a method of civilian self-defense, to stances, techniques, formations and tactics used in historical combat.
And let's not be too dumb/blind and remember that "combat" can be anything from a duel in an alleyway to a large-scale battle. Don't let RNJesus pull the wool over your eyes. I can tell (s)he knows much more than they let on and are deliberately trying to fool you. Russian bot?
Ah, them youtube comments...
will buy when i have the penny... T_T
is this going to be translated ? i think i would have trouble reading a scientific book in english
At the moment, no. The book is done with the idea of popular history behind it and you may do fine.
Cool. Is it translated in any language, at the moment?
Not as far as I know.
Hi skal! how are you doing?
As fascinated as I am by the book, a 60$ price tag seems a little high. I feel like for the size of the book, it would be better suited at around 20 to 30$
The price is high because I'm a small-time guy. I chose hardback, large size, and the most expensive color options I could get, which has all led to the 60 dollar price-tag. I may do a paperback to get a cheaper version, but no way could I get to 20 dollars even that route. The expensive color options for a small-time publisher is what is behind the high costs.
HEMA book and there are only links to Canada and USA? What?
Doom Maker UK link has been added
I would also add the german link, because we seem to be a big part of his viewers
ThisNameCouldBeCreative OK
Id add it because german Amazon tends to be much cheaper :)
Book Depository is a fave for my international customers.
What about the link for polish Saber book?
Hartkorcraft sigh, www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/0984771654/ref=dbs_a_w_dp_0984771654
Dude next time just use the link and click authors name it will bring up all thier books, it's right at the topl of the page in blue on Amazon
What I meant was that he forgot to put link for his video in the description. And don't worry I found it without problems.
Hartkorcraft he really shouldn't have to lol, it not hard to click or type.
Joe Black It's better for sake of convenience.
Do not use the c-word! You may draw *him* to us!
Is there a German Version of this Book?
Just English for now!
Huh, sure sounds interesting...
Can i order it from Russia?
Try using Book Depository, they tend to do well for international orders.
Which is the best (sharpest, best quality, most deadly) sword I can find on the internet?
Darude Sandsword
Levi Fontaine lol
I had to
DEUS VULT
What is the best car (fastest, largest, most fuel efficient) I can find on the internet?
Why it cost so much?
My book is hardback, best color I could afford, large size. A cheaper version that isn't hardback might come out, but the high-quality color keeps my prices high.
Recently bought my first sword from Kult of Athena, it is a simple arming sword that was right in my price range. The sheath/scabbard alone made me fall in love with it. What do you think? Did I get a good deal? I don't plan on doing anything extreme with it, just swing it around at a park and take photos with it. www.kultofathena.com/product.asp?item=AH6972R_HG&name=Knightly+Arming+Sword
Somebody should create a magic button on youtube. It would instantly hide every comment containing the words "pommel" or "rightly". It would take every cringey comment off of this site, because I have never read a single comment (containing those words) that was constructive or helpful to the subject at hand.
If someone made a book about the best scam artists in history, would it be a Historical Con Text?
Do they describe which techniques are especially effective when dueling samurai?
Tycini1 Only if there is a chapter on the Portuguese.
If that's the case it'll read like,
Show up to a Japanese port.
Get drunk.
Insult a Samurai.
Challenge him to a duel.
Kill him with a Rapier and dagger.
Be banned from the island.
In such case I am obligated to ask you a question:
Does your way of thinking happen to be inspired by some historical sources?
Tycini1 Yeah, the Portuguese had a trade agreement in the 16th century but fights between Portuguese Sailors (using Rapiers and daggers) and Samurai first banned Portuguese from carrying weapons in Japan and eventually ended the trade agreement.
No one knows for sure how much the Portuguese won these duels but a common thought is the Japanese (a warrior culture) wouldn't have banned them if they had been winning so the losses must have been exceptionally one sided.
As you may be aware of, I knew this story before in one way or another. It's a real shame there are no documents confirming this.
Tycini1 Just parry and their katana will bend into a pretzel