What do you favor; Longsword, Rapier, Sword & Buckler?

[Benjamin Parker]

Some long swords can be used with sheilds

[S. Hord]

Longsword--mostly because that is what I've worked with the most and thus feel the most comfortable with.

... I do have some skinny little wrists though that that get fatigued when using the above mentioned tools and prevent me from doing a good single-handed thrust with a staff (working on making them stronger) so that is another reason I like the longsword.

I started using some workouts that I learned from the BJJ guys to increase my wrist & grip strength lately. I can send you the info via facebook if you like.

PS: I work with longsword the most but put a polearm in my hands and I can't help but smile. I also like sword & buckler but I'd like to get better at longsword before I move on to other weapons.

[Benjamin Parker]

What is that your holding in your avatar? it looks like a bearded axe.

[S. Hord]

What is that your holding in your avatar? it looks like a bearded axe.

It belongs to my roomate in England, James Marwood. Here's a better picture for you....

[Benjamin Parker]

Pretty cool

[Aaron Pynenberg]

Longsword without a doubt, one of the most deadly and misunderstood weapons of it's kind. I don't think there's has ever been a more well-rounded tool, it does it all, and does it with style I might add.