Monthly Archives: March 2017

Fabris – Chapters 18, 19, 32

Posted on March 28, 2017 by Grauenwolf

Another video on the girata of Fabris. This one covers four variants. Left Girata Right Girata for the Inside Double Girata Right Girata for the Outside

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Ground vs Forged Fullers in Swords

Posted on March 21, 2017 by Grauenwolf

The central grove, or groves, in a sword is usually referred to as a “fuller”. The reason for this is that they are normally made with a blacksmith’s fuller, a type of stamping tool, rather than by grinding away material. … Continue reading →

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Fabris Plates 18 and 19 – The Girata or Turn

Posted on March 8, 2017 by Grauenwolf

The Girata will most likely prove to be essential in Fabris, as he places an emphasis on voiding the opponent’s sword over parrying it (though it is best to do both). Here are the preliminary videos.

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L’Ange Chapters 4, 5, and 6, Constraints

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Grauenwolf

A short video on performing the constraints as explained in L’Ange.

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Buckler Handles from the Wallace Collection

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Grauenwolf

Italy, Round, c. 1600, 21” Italy or France, Round, c. 1550 – c. 1560, 15.5” Italy, Rectangular, c. 1540, 14” x 13” (top) 9” (bottom) Italy, Rectangular, c. 1540, 10” x 10” (top) 8” (bottom) Click on the images for … Continue reading →

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L`Ange Chapter 7 Video

Posted on March 5, 2017 by Grauenwolf

A video on the three thrusts from chapter 7.

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