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Feature Articles
Vol. 2, #3, Issue #7
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So
You Want to be a Swordsman? A Beginner's Guide to the Art of
Weapons
Though the glory days of the
sword have since passed, the skills and traditions of its use
have been kept alive. For those who wish to put in the time and
effort, studying the sword can be greatly rewarding.
An
Interview with Hank Reinhardt, the
Man Behind the Blade of Museum Replicas
A Collector's Guide to Buying
a Sword
As one would imagine,
the quality of reproduction swords varies tremendously. Collectors
need to develop a basic understanding of the swordmaker's craft
in order to obtain the most suitable sword to meet both their
individual needs and budget.
Michael Cawelti: Swordmaster
Michael Cawelti has
earned the title of Swordmaster through years of diligent research
and practice in the art of the Renaissance sword. With the help
of his theatrical combat troupe, he has brought the art of Elizabethan
swordplay back to life.
The Rise of the Schools of
Defense
By the end of the
15th century, heavy armor was discarded to allow for better mobility.
These knights needed a system of fighting to protect themselves,
a system that taught the formerly armored fighter now to use
his agility, wits, and the sword alone. This need gave birth
to the popular Schools of Defense.
Columns
Wortcunning: Mugwort; The Mother of all Herbs
Castle Lore: The Grand Tournament At Carew Castle
