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**Warning: long post ahead** In regards to the MyArmoury thread, and similar "debates," what I've always wondered is if much of the disagreement stems from confused terminology. Spawned somewhat fromt he MyArmoury thread, and these thoughts,I actually devoted some time this week to trying ...

Using adjetives like "weighty" or "heavy" to describe swords: Well, considering where they are coming from, I can fully understand why they are going to use those adjetives. They are comparing our swords to fencing foils or epees, which is the only type of "Western" swo...

I think tracking down the origins of these misconceptions to any particular paper or scholar is going to be exceedingly difficult. Best you could do is look in the bibliographies of some books that make these claims, then look in the bibliographies of the books those books cite, and continue until y...

to elaborate on what Allen said, Every LARP "weapon" I've ever come across--professionally made like these, or homemade--tends to be VERY light (as light as a couple ounces) and EXTREMELY whippy. These characters make them exactly unsuited to what we do. One of my friends and his brother a...

And if you have any questions you can't find an answer to, ask them.

Shake your head and ignore the arguement unless they ask you a specific question. that's my advice. Honestly, its a silly arguement, and if you actually risk losing friends over it, it has gone WAY to far. Better to not get involved. *edit* furthermore, the best way to combat myth and misconception ...

This is something that is very important for anyone who does extensive physical activity--or even doing anything where you sweat a lot (and is something I've come across in my profession--geology--where a lot of outdoor work and hiking is involved). Electrolyte levels can be thrown out of whack by s...

Yeah, this series seems to be pretty well-known in the greater "sword geek" community.
That was one fantacy series I have never been able to get behind, or really enjoy. But that's just me.

Travis Beamon wrote:Well it seems the Lichtenhauer is completed before christmas. So I know a few guys around here that should be getting this for a nice christmas present. Can't say I'm not jealous...

And me without mine until New Years

My wife let me put a pre-order in for an Albion Maestro-line Liechtenauer. that's my christmas present.

:drool: Once these are available, my wife is going to kill me.

Oh, and:

you read through this thread, giggling that "that is SO me!"

your wife is afraid those that do not apply probably will in the future.

Some more: …your wife groans each time she hears you say “someone put an Albion up for sale at such-and-such website” …You are not above groveling to you wife “but honey, I NEED this sword/waster/fencing mask” …Though you enjoy renn faires, you annoy everyone in your party with your criticizing cost...

Good equipment can make a lot of difference. There are just certain things about how a good sword actually works and handles that, if not present in a simulator or SLO, can lead to bad habits and bad impressions. If you're looking at blunts, I assume you already have a waster? If not, I personally w...

I love the expression on John's face in that last picture