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Greetings all!

I was just wondering what people are hearing about the New Stirling Arms side sword waster. I have heard great things about the other products, but can't seem to find anything on the side sword. I figured the reviews are probably favorable, but just wanted to hear it from someone ...

After learning more about the English Longsword I think I will get back to that weapon (and my plans for money didn't pan out as well as I had hoped). I think instead I will go back to Longsword for the moment and purchase the new(ish) book on the English sword that's out there. I tell ya, it's hard ...

Well I am sure you will be welcomed Jeremy!! I have been a bit busy so I haven't been around much, but I will be coming back soon. I actually just started reading some stuff on English longsword and am excited to due some new research for the group. See you soon!

While we are on the topic of groups, why does there seem to be so many groups focused on Fiore and the Italian traditions (at least in my area)? Is it just easier to access or a more complete tradition?

I may be buying a new longsword waster, and I am looking into new companies. I hear good things about New Stirling Arms, and the four I own are Purple Heart. I like the variety they offer at Hollow Earth, but don't know anything about them. What are your thoughts?

I also am contemplating the ...

Recently I have found an interest in learning more about the cut-and-thrust style. I have the ARMA cut-and-thrust waster, and am currently looking for a good steel training cut-and-thrust sword but have somewhat of a limited budget. I was looking at the Winless Munich cut-and-thrust available on ...

We meet on Sundays from 6pm to 8pm at Seville Manor on Drake Road. I can get the addy to you by Tuesday. It is extremely easy to find. We are currently waiting on some legal paper work from Western (It's a WMU based group) and will then move to an indoor site. We are also trying to figure out if non ...

Greetings all,

I have been on he forums before, but it has been a long time since I have logged in. I am a loner out near Kalamazoo, MI and currently have joined an unaligned HEMA group based out of Western Michigan University that has been around for a year at most and we are seeking any input on ...