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Review | 1 months ago

Swordier Sabre 1009, 1020, 1021 - long term review

Full review of the HEMA sabres by Swordier. Having had a range of different models for the last 6-12 months, we can now give a complete review of these models.

#HEMA #Saber #Sabre #fencing #swords #historicalfencing #militarysabre #militarysaber

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Swordier Sabre 1009, 1020, 1021 - long term review

Review | 1 months ago

Full review of the HEMA sabres by Swordier. Having had a range of different models for the last 6-12 months, we can now give a complete review of these models. #HEMA #Saber #Sabre #fencing #swords #historicalfencing #militarysabre #militarysaber

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HF Armory Sabre - 6 months testing & upgrades

Review | 1 months ago

Full Review of Historical Fencing Armory Sabre after six months of testing. Plus a look at the latest design changes to the production model. #hema #sabre #militarysabre #militarysaber #fencing

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HF Armory Black Prince Gloves review and 2.0 changes

Review | 2 months ago

HF Armory Black Prince glove review. After over two years of use of the 1.0 model and many months using the 2.0. These are truly an epic glove option for one handed HEMA swords.

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Throwing Spears (in a spear and shield fight)

Short | 2 months ago

Using spears of javelins during a sword and shield fight. You can carry multiples, and all of them can be used to strike, to throw, or to parry. Here Nick and Jordan of the Academy of Historical Fencing, and Jordan Mock of the Academy of Steel go through so...

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Rapier vs Smallsword: Which Dueling Legend Wins?

Video | 2 months ago

A Scientific experiment to analyze what advantage or disadvantage each sword has in this match up. The smallsword evolved out of the rapier, but is it better? #HEMA #swords #swordsmanship #swordcombat #duel

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Kneel before the Maestro - A long term HEMA review of the SIGI Maestro Feder

Review | 2 months ago

In this HEMA review, we get hands-on with the SIGI Maestro feder, one of SIGI Forge’s premium training swords and one of their most visually distinctive designs. The Maestro stands out immediately because of its long engraved schilt, inspired by surviving D...

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Hail to the SIGI King - A long term HEMA review of the SIGI longsword

Review | 2 months ago

In this review, we take a close look at the SIGI King longsword, a striking training sword from SIGI Forge with a distinctive style, impressive handling, and plenty of character. The SIGI King is designed for historical European martial arts training, combi...

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Mask of Zorro Best Spadroon Fight?

Review | 2 months ago

The Sword Duel between Elena and Zorro in the Mask of Zorro, is it one of the best? This playful and romantic fight scene uses a sword type called the spadroon, and is in fact pretty faithful to the original style of these weapons. Here we review some of th...

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Movie sword fight review - Highlander (1986) – Connor MacLeod vs. The Kurgan

Review | 2 months ago

From the Silvercup rooftop chaos and water tower flood to the warehouse duel, we analyse the weapons (Kurgan’s sectional broadsword and Connor’s dragon-hilt katana), Bob Anderson’s choreography, training stories, practical effects, and Mulcahy’s music-video...

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What is a Sabre?

Short | 2 months ago

What is a sabre, or saber? Historical European Martoal Arts instructor Nick Thomas delves into the root origin and meaning. #hema #saber #sabre #fencing #swords #swordsmanship

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Movie sword fight review - Mask of Zorro - Zorro v Elena

Review | 2 months ago

The Mask of Zorro, does it have the best spadroon fights? Here we analyze the fantastically fun swordfight between Zorro and Elena in The Mask of Zorro (1999). #hema #fencing #movieswords

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Getting started with HEMA: Equipment Guide

Guide | 2 months ago

Getting started with HEMA and not sure what equipment you actually need? In this video, we break down the essential protective kit used in Historical European Martial Arts, from masks and throat protection through to jackets, gloves, trousers, knee and shin...

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