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by Derek Wassom
Tue Apr 14, 2009 6:12 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Paul Champagne
Replies: 15
Views: 78937

Wow. Tragic news. Rest in peace, brother.
by Derek Wassom
Sat Feb 28, 2009 7:33 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: All scarred up...an opinion question
Replies: 15
Views: 49785

:oops:
by Derek Wassom
Mon Jan 26, 2009 9:12 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Albion Squire Line 15th century Bastard Sword
Replies: 10
Views: 19847

I have one and I've done some sparring with it. The edges are too thin imo. They could be dangerous and they chip easily.
by Derek Wassom
Thu Dec 04, 2008 10:30 pm
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Suggestions for sites to visit in France
Replies: 7
Views: 21844

Check out the Army Museum in Paris. They have an awesome collection.
by Derek Wassom
Wed Sep 17, 2008 8:44 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: A videotribute!
Replies: 6
Views: 11289

Thanks again, Martin.
by Derek Wassom
Thu Sep 04, 2008 7:45 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: ARMA in Europe
Replies: 5
Views: 9053

I'm here in Switzerland as well. :)
by Derek Wassom
Mon Jun 16, 2008 8:41 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Test cutting
Replies: 10
Views: 13872

Derek,

Wow, that's too bad, especially if that sword is what I think it is. I hope their customer service is taking care of that for you!
I should point out that the sword should not have broken and Albion replaced it almost immediately.
by Derek Wassom
Sat Jun 14, 2008 8:46 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Test cutting
Replies: 10
Views: 13872

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/IMG_0219.jpg


I like those pipe/paper targets. They are a much better choice than bottles, but bottles can still help you learn proper aim, distance and edge alignment. The pipe/paper targets can also reveal any manufacturing flaws in your weapons ...
by Derek Wassom
Wed Sep 12, 2007 5:11 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Examples of arms and armor from Fischer (picture intensive)
Replies: 25
Views: 56256

You can download both catalogues here for more pictures: http://www.fischerauktionen.ch/auktione ... tm#Katalog
by Derek Wassom
Tue Sep 11, 2007 9:01 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Examples of arms and armor from Fischer (picture intensive)
Replies: 25
Views: 56256

http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/63.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/64.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/65.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/66.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/67.jpg

Well, that’s about it. Enjoy ...
by Derek Wassom
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:59 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Examples of arms and armor from Fischer (picture intensive)
Replies: 25
Views: 56256

15th-19th century pole-arms
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by Derek Wassom
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:53 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Examples of arms and armor from Fischer (picture intensive)
Replies: 25
Views: 56256

German mace, 16th century
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/53.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/54.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/54b.jpg

16th century German war-hammer
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/55.jpg
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by Derek Wassom
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:49 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Examples of arms and armor from Fischer (picture intensive)
Replies: 25
Views: 56256

Daggers circa 1600
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/48.jpg

Dagger circa 1600
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/49.jpg

Daggers circa 17th century
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/50.jpg

Daggers and knives from the 14th century
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by Derek Wassom
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:38 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Examples of arms and armor from Fischer (picture intensive)
Replies: 25
Views: 56256

17th century executioner’s sword
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/44.jpg

13th century German longsword
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/45.jpg

German messer from the 13th century and 13th-14th century knive, dagger and spear heads.
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums ...
by Derek Wassom
Tue Sep 11, 2007 8:28 am
Forum: Research and Training Discussion
Topic: Examples of arms and armor from Fischer (picture intensive)
Replies: 25
Views: 56256

Estoc/Tuck circa 1500
Hilt-8.5 inches
Blade-39.8 inches
PoB-5.5 inches from cross
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/39.jpg
http://i35.photobucket.com/albums/d160/DWass/40.jpg

Swiss or German longsword from the 16th century
Hilt-13 inches
Blade-39.5 inches
PoB- 3 inches from ring ...

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