54" and 60" wasters

[David_Knight]

Is it reasonable to train for longsword techniques with claymore and greatsword wasters, or were the specific applications of those larger weapons so radically different from the ARMA-standard 48" longsword that the basic guards and strikes do not apply?

[Randall Pleasant]

David

Yes, train with a great sword just like a long sword. Note that Goliath, like Ringeck, is a comentary on Liechtenauer and great swords are shown in all of the longsword images of Goliath.

[David_Knight]

Thank you - I had looked at the Goliath dagger plates, but never noticed the greatswords.

How about the true Renaissance two-handers?

[Brian Hunt]

Hey David,

Same type of actions with a rennasaince two hander as with a long sword, the one thing that changes is of course the range at which you can strike.

laters.

Brian Hunt
GFS

[Ryan Ricks]

this is good to hear. i'm so confused by all the bastard sword, great-sword, war-sword, hand and a half sword, long sword. the ARMA definitions page helps some, but doesn't really go into much detail about the difference of use between the types.

i've got a so-called hand and a half sword and a so-called bastard sword. i pretty much train with them in the same way, but i recognize that the bastard sword is more thrustable.

ryan

[GaryGrzybek]

One thing you will notice is that certain techniques require ajustment due to the longer grips. Those slices from the wrist may not be so quick either. I actually enjoy the added range and leverage myself so I ofter train with my great sword which is about 53" I find that I can use either a 46", 48" or 53" sword pretty much the same way with minimal ajustment in technique. I never tried anything longer other than pole arms.