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by Sam Gabel
Fri Nov 04, 2011 9:28 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Hanwei Hand and a Half Blunt- Grip too short for longsword?
Replies: 5
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Thanks to all for your input. I always feel better about buying expensive equipment when I can make informed decisions.
by Sam Gabel
Sun Oct 30, 2011 6:23 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Hanwei Hand and a Half Blunt- Grip too short for longsword?
Replies: 5
Views: 6448

Thanks for the suggestion, Mr. Naeger. I looked up some reviews, and it looks like a reasonably durable sword for it's price. However, from the video review below [ at 1:40], it appears that the blade might be a bit too whippy for proper parrying. I'd be interested to hear what you or other members ...
by Sam Gabel
Fri Oct 28, 2011 3:45 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Hanwei Hand and a Half Blunt- Grip too short for longsword?
Replies: 5
Views: 6448

Hanwei Hand and a Half Blunt- Grip too short for longsword?

Greetings good scholars and swordsmen, My training partner and I have been practicing with wasters, but are considering making the jump to steel blunts. Having some financial limitations, and being a beginner, I was naturally attracted to the deal below: http://www.knifecenter.com/item/CISH2106/hanw...

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