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I've read that at a Bout in Nuremberg (early 16th cent) , the Fencers were "called to the sand strewn field" by the drummers and Fifers. From the Pub that was adjoining the Arena. And that the Fencers immediately formed into their respective Guilds. Until each was summoned, presumably by t...

Thank you for the input, During training, I find Music adds a certain Chaos, as does sparring with dissimilar weapons, this assists in breaking up any "fixed" patterns or other bad habits. Your reference to the Muay Thai orchestra varying its' tempo is interesting. I've been reading work b...

Does anyone have any info on the Reason for Music presumably being played in Fechtschulen of the 15th - 17th Centuries.? Joachim Meyer's Treatise contains several of these images. I've seen some other German Fechtschulen plates from the 18th century also showing Drum/ Fife/Horns. My preliminary rese...

I think it would be interesing to see how the pommel/cross is attached, what is the fit like? Three lobed pommels like that often have a bottom half that they are riveted to. These bottom halves were often fairly large. That might account for another inch or inch and a half less grip. Also the condi...

Wow , I really can't wait to meet him in Houston, I'm so looking forward that. I think his approach to swordmaking is inspiring, I know which direction to go now with my attempts. Thanks for making this interview available.