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by Steven Blakely
Wed Nov 04, 2009 10:55 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: tournament of the Pheonix
Replies: 16
Views: 47597

tournament of the Pheonix

you guys get on youtube and look up tournament of the pheonix 08 poleaxe combat. i think this is ultimately our goal.
by Steven Blakely
Mon Nov 02, 2009 7:28 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Cold Steel plastic waster
Replies: 51
Views: 109963

does the sheliegly, the irish beating stick stretch back to ren times ? cold steel has a poly propaline and i'm sort of fascinated with the comman mans weapons.
by Steven Blakely
Mon Nov 02, 2009 6:17 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: blade demesions on cut and thrust sword
Replies: 1
Views: 5256

blade demesions on cut and thrust sword

does any one have acurate demesions on the late renesance cut and thrust sword. the battle field one.
by Steven Blakely
Tue May 05, 2009 8:10 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: purchasing a rapier
Replies: 2
Views: 6562

purchasing a rapier

I am interested in buying a coerectly weighted and crafted rapier. my question is. from who? im looking to spend two or three grand. but what im looking for is a trustworthy smithy. I know that albion is taking orders for there cut and thrust swords from there mystro line but i dont know if there ac...
by Steven Blakely
Thu Mar 05, 2009 12:34 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Cold Steel plastic waster
Replies: 51
Views: 109963

I realize that we have had to deal with a lot of crap over the years, but give the guy a chance. If you spend the time running it down you might miss the good. Ultimately the best trainer would be to get one of albions mistro line get som basic protective armor and use only that. expensive i know bu...
by Steven Blakely
Thu Feb 05, 2009 1:02 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Get a load of this guy
Replies: 99
Views: 1955372

I have a really hard time excepting any real advice about wma frm any member of the sca. Many of them live under the delusion they study a martial form. THEY DO NOT. there techniques are designed for there sport. they have as much to do with wma as sport fencers do. what buisness the members of the ...
by Steven Blakely
Thu Feb 05, 2009 12:16 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: test cutting material
Replies: 2
Views: 6748

test cutting material

I was wondering what materials besides tatami mats could be used?
anybody had any good results with other materials? :)
by Steven Blakely
Mon Jan 26, 2009 11:34 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: An arm blade.
Replies: 6
Views: 11489

thats it! thanks, that is the weapon i saw. a pata. I think it was designed as a parying weapon and is meant to be used in conjunction with another weapon.
by Steven Blakely
Sun Jan 25, 2009 5:11 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: An arm blade.
Replies: 6
Views: 11489

An arm blade.

In the summer of last year i went to a knife show here in eugene Oregon. While browsing the table i came across a rather strange weapon. The only place i can recall seing it was on the movie willow. i think the gentlemen called it a spatha. Although im probably remembering incorectly. It was basical...
by Steven Blakely
Sun Jan 25, 2009 12:38 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Arma training in Oregon success
Replies: 2
Views: 9749

Arma training in Oregon success

Saturday 1-24-2009 was my first real ARMA experience. I spent the day being taught by trained and canny instructors. ARMA Portland are a great group of guys who are patient, clear and consice. The gentlemen who taught the "ringer " (the combat wrestling) is one of the best hand to hand com...
by Steven Blakely
Sun Jan 25, 2009 11:52 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: "Masters" trash talk...
Replies: 113
Views: 398181

Gentlmen, gentlemen, blades in there time. when the rapier and the small sword came out; especialy the small sword. this was the age of the gun. gone were the days of the Knight in armor, but for a few exception. and i believe the rapier and small swords were more civilion weapons for street defense...
by Steven Blakely
Fri Jan 23, 2009 11:38 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: WHAT is the BEST SWORD for HOME DEFENSE??
Replies: 102
Views: 605359

i still think you should get a fire extinguisher size can of repelent peper spray. non lethal and best of all its a projectile.
by Steven Blakely
Wed Dec 31, 2008 10:40 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Calling any samurai?
Replies: 94
Views: 633766

Well Jay, the reason one of the more skilfull members might want to attend is so that maybe those looking for real training wont get sucked in to this farce he has created. I would however suggest that whoever goes wear full battle harness for safety sake :D looking around i see that a lot of people...
by Steven Blakely
Mon Dec 22, 2008 3:42 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Test cutting with my poleaxe.
Replies: 8
Views: 14311

it is very heavy. though most of the weight is in the hammer end. I actually modified mine. i cut the the hammer end off mine to make it a more straight up axe. I will tell you one thing about that axe. it is tough as nails.
by Steven Blakely
Fri Dec 19, 2008 10:45 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Test cutting with my poleaxe.
Replies: 8
Views: 14311

did your wife get you the cold steel version? that is the one that i purchased. :)

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