I've always wondered why, in the SCA, we are not allowed butt spikes on swords. That would make a most effective extreme close-in weapon. An added advantage is the counterweight the butt spike provides, making a (possibly) otherwise tip heavy sword more neutrally balanced. In all honesty, I'd rather...

I fight with a 24" round strapped like a heater (which side's up??). Great success? No, not really but then again I've not been fighting all that long. I'm getting much better though. I still lose bouts to the 'belts' but I'm not dragging the bottom of the list amongst the unbelts. I believe that it...

Pain is often the best teacher. That's how I learned what not to do. If it hurts, don't do it. I'm not really familiar with your particular style but, as in all martial arts, there must be a point where a newbie/"reluctant learner" gets to feel the error of their ways. If you are voluntarily teachin...

What you might do is consider selling it to me, I've an idea for a 'fat bastard' sword and this piece sounds perfect.

Mad Dave

Friend of mine uses bicycle inner tube for handle wrapping. Tried his stick a few weeks ago and the stiction and shock absorbtion qualities are great. As far as shaping, I haven't felt the need but I've got fairly big hands. I can feel when the sword isn't aligned right, guess I get used to the ratt...

Why not just fight 2-stick, use 2 scabbards, and ditch the shield entirely. Or, use a buckler, which is smaller than most shields. Mad Dave <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Magnus the Black: <B>Thats a good Id...

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR><font face="Verdana, Arial" size="2">Originally posted by Massaiti Takeda: In the combat (sca), is are valid a point if you to make right using the tip of the sword (as a spear)? </font><HR></BLOCKQUOTE> Yes, you can thrust, providing...

No 2 styles have the same moves, nor do 2 fighters have the same style. A squire who has learned faithfully from his knight will fight a style similar to, but not exactly like, his knight. Just because the people you're learning from are good at one thing doesn't mean you'll be good at it too. Given...