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So I'm curious... to me it seems like the majority of the resources for swordsmanship (and yes this is a broad generalization) that it caters to proper swordplay... but how much of it is really geared towards real combat?

I've watched a lot of ARMA videos and a few of them show grappling (which I ...

So what are the thoughts on the "best" waster? What material, a specific retailer that's recommended, what size, etc? They would be used for sparring (light) and form work. Any ideas?

Considering your funds: If you want swords for sparring that behave reasonably alike to a sharp, but still are "safe" in thrusting, then I would suggest looking at the federschwert of Polish bad ass fencer and swordsmith Jan Chodkiewicz

http://ensifer.carbonmade.com/

or

a federschwert by ...

This code here:



Is no longer valid. Not sure if anyone knew that. Is there a code that works? I had wanted to buy the 2 disc version and saving $5 would be fantastic. Anyone know a working code?

Not sure if you guys came to a decision yet on the thread (looks like it's many years old and just recently bumped up)... and not sure if this was mentioned but I own two of what I would consider the ultimate in self defense/home defense "sword alternatives":

http://img541.imageshack.us/img541 ...

I've read through the forums and there's frankly a LOT of mixed statements. I think it's absolutely clear from everything I read here and elsewhere that the Albion swords are the absolute best for all purposes. But when it comes to the more... *ahem*... affordable is where I'm now confused.

In the ...

I just registered and will be spending a LOT of time searching through the site and resources you guys have posted. I'm curious on a few things.

Basically I have been into ancient warfare for a long time (Romans and Greeks)... but I've been more and more interested in medieval warfare as of late. I ...