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Roger Norling wrote:And the fact that they appear to be made of fire steel is pretty cool.

wuts that? fire steel?

The best tool I've seen for beginners that's widely available and cheap is the hanwei federschwert sold on kult of athena. 111 dollars, steel blade, thrust-safe. Can't beat it for the entry level. thank you for your input. I would think that it is a bit premature to purchase steel, due to our inexp...

Hans, What I find amusing is the statement that "Europeans" fill offended because someone made the homework for them, took the effort for them, took the risks and was invited to present the "Just Cause" for our Art for them, was successful, and was invited to take part... You kn...

I still don't understand. By this way of thinking: the Greeks should be offended because a German was the main researcher that made excavations in Mycene and found a golden mask that we call the Mask of Agamemnon, a British was the main reasearcher and made excavations and reconstructed partially t...

Lastly, (and I admit this is a bit spiteful) if this is so irrelevant why did you both to take the time to come over and explain that everyone is in a tussle over it? as you can see I joined quite some time ago and did not come over just now. My point is that Clements John and the ARMA are unfit to...

Representing the entire historical fencing community, the ARMA now advises the Union on reviving and promoting authentic Western European fighting styles from the 14th to 17th centuries. Says Clements: "My role in the WoMAU will be to represent the worldwide community of students and enthusias...

I would recommend rubbing any wooden training tool you will use with linseed oil (Or equivalent). Otherwise the wood dries out, and is more prone to break. I would be extremely confident in your control before sparring anyone with a staff. When you take a piece of wood, and shape it into a sword yo...

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hope that answeres the question.

heers, Hans.