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I'd rather put a gun to my head than watch another episode of that show.

Hello All, I just dropped in to congratulate ARMA on its involvement in Reclaiming the Blade by Galatia Films. John Celements and the other ARMA members featured did an excellent job of representing the martial aspect of our favorite study subject, as well as ARMA as a group. Kudos gentlemen and wel...

Yes, I have. Here's a couple of photos of my recently acquired Svante. http://www.pbase.com/image/65282631/large.jpg http://www.pbase.com/image/65282485/large.jpg I've used this sword, as well as the original prototypes of the Museum Line, in cutting exercises using tatami mats. I'm extremely please...

Some good advice has been offered so far and I believe I may be able to add to it. While I'm not a member of ARMA, and while my material may be different than yours, I think some basic principles still apply. This last weekend we attended a small renfaire in Wichita, KS. Here's a photo of what I was...

I think asking "What do they get right?" might be quicker to answer.

Thank you both. This was a very enjoyable project and a subject that's always been of particular interest to me. A friend jokingly described this article as "Normans for Dummies". He was joking but I realy think that describes it well, or perhaps "Cliff's Notes on the Normans" mi...

Thanks Randall, all good advice thus far.

Yes, that's me but I'm no longer associated with myArmoury.

Hello all, A project I've been working on since the first of the year is now finished and on-line. There really isn't anything there concerning hard-core martial technique, but it does provide history and information on the Normans during the 11th century. I thought some of you might find it interes...

Thank you for the feedback gentlemen, it's all valuable and appreciated. The real trick is getting my partner away from his new love interest long enough to do some real training. I've been married for 22 years so my wife is more than willing to see me walk out the door for an evening. <img src=&quo...

Thanks Shane, and thanks to the rest of you gentlemen for your assistance.

Hello all, After having been away from martial arts training for about 7-8 years now I've finally found a training partner and we intend to start training with the longsword. We have all of the books by Tobler, Windsor, etc., as well as sharps, wasters, and appropriate footgear. No body protection a...

John,

It's great to see someone put these swords through their paces. You've provided some excellent feedback here, and as always Peter's comments are very worthwhile.

Neat stuff guys.

Hello John and all, I just wanted to say that it was a pleasure meeting John at this years Blade Show. I wish we could have spoken more. I very much enjoy meeting people who have a real passion for what they do, and who also have the drive to turn their dreams into reality instead of just complainin...

Alfred, Is it unrealistic to expect an Albion, a modern-made sword to perform as well as other modern-made swords? If you are expecting every replica sword to perform in exactly the same manner against all types of targets regardless of their design philosophy than yes, that is unrealistic. When Aut...