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by John Harmston
Fri Aug 24, 2007 10:16 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: The 2007 ARMA IG was fantastic
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Huzzah!

Let me just add my hearty congratulations to the successful prize players! Having sparred with Aaron before and trained regularly with Stew, I knew we were all in for a real treat. The event was simply fantastic. It was great to finally put many names with faces, and I was thoroughly impressed with ...
by John Harmston
Fri May 04, 2007 4:59 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: CAS Iberia Bastard Sword, Good buy?
Replies: 4
Views: 5387

Nice sharps

My recommendation for best value for your money, if you need a high-end sword, is a sharpened Albion Squire Line sword. You are getting Albion quality at half the usual cost.
by John Harmston
Wed May 02, 2007 3:38 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: CAS Iberia Bastard Sword, Good buy?
Replies: 4
Views: 5387

I'm not much help, but...

I own the old CAS-I hand-and-a-half and I quite like it. They have since changed the blade geometry, making it "whippy" and ill-suited for our needs. I have not handled this particular sword, although with a blade almost 39 inches long it should certainly be classified as a longsword. I ca...
by John Harmston
Wed Jan 10, 2007 9:26 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Fantasy author: book on historical tech, not history of...
Replies: 9
Views: 12128

Books to check out

MEDIEVAL SWORDSMANSHIP / RENAISSANCE SWORDSMANSHIP / SIGMUND RINGECK'S KNIGHTLY ART OF THE LONGSWORD and any of the historic manuals listed on this website http://www.thearma.org/manuals.htm

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