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Hello again, has anyone handled an "actual" period messer? also is that the correct spelling as I dont have any of the articles in front of me. I have read with much interest the piece on the balance and physics of the sword, and being an amature bladesmith it became readily apparent how m...

As I dont have any of the manuals yet, I was wondering if someone could comment on the use of "pole" weapons. can they all be weilded in this manner.. like a staff ? or do edged weapons rule out the swinging movements ( ie: does one confine themself to thrusts only with a spear ) I would t...

Very interesting observations and calculations. I agree the penetration would not be much but the impact would be uhm... attention getting. I was interested in your mention of atlatl darts. is this an area you have experience ? I have constructed a couple and found them to be interesting. Is there a...

Hello, two questions, First where should this question be posted ( none of the area's seem right ) and second I will be in Montana the last part of July/early August, is there anything going on semi close to there during that time frame.. or any members willing to meet with me ? ( by close I mean ma...

Actually I have a brother in-law and one other guy from work and we are talking about starting a study group, the only reason not too is we are ALL rank newbie beginers and dont have the benefit of being taught by someone that knows something. I would not mind leading a study group .. but I am not s...

Hello, I kind of hate to make a post this early in my studies, but as I have not decided yet on indavidual membership or if we should apply for a study group, this is the only way I know to make "contact" I am located in interior Alaska ( fairbanks ) and was wondering if there were any fel...