A cup of coffee helps the work flow!This weekend, I went through all the reviews I have written on this website, and updated them. This took quite a lot of time, but I thought it was important for me to do so. …
Review of Bygone Blades
I have bought a couple of antique swords from Richard Wales at Bygone Blades, an antique dealer in Scotland, and have only the best things to say about his knowledge, helpfulness, and the ease of doing business with him. …
Review of the Superior Fencing padded shin guards
I recently had the opportunity to test and review the Superior Fencing padded shin guards. They are very protective, although the standard size were a bit too large for me. …
Review of the Superior Fencing forearm & padded elbow guards
I recently had the opportunity to test and review the Superior Fencing forearm and padded elbow guards. They are very protective, and are not as bulky as some other forearm guards, although the standard size is perhaps a little too large for smaller …
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Review of the Superior Fencing leather mask overlay pro
I have been using the Superior Fencing leather mask overlay pro for a while for both drilling and sparring. I like it a lot, and it has already protected my head from a few quite heavy hits. …
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Review of the Superior Fencing gorget
I have had the opportunity to look at and test the gorget by Superior Fencing. In short, I think it is a pretty good piece of equipment, and worth the investment. …
Review of the Superior Fencing leather padded fencing gloves
I have been using the Superior Fencing leather padded fencing gloves in drilling for a while now, and I find them to be very comfortable and good for the purpose. …
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Review of the Superior Fencing padded knee protectors
I recently had the opportunity to test and review the Superior Fencing padded knee protectors. They are protective, comfortable, and sit well on the Superior Fencing padded trousers. …
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Review of the Superior Fencing 800N HEMA trousers
The Superior Fencing 800N HEMA trousers[1] are a comfortable set of protections for your legs, groin and abdomen. They look good while being very functional. …
Review of the Superior Fencing HEMA bag
The Superior Fencing HEMA bag is a well-designed piece of equipment. I have seen and handled several attempts at sword bags over the years, and I think this is the best thought-through design I have seen so far. …
Should I buy a Viktor Berbekucz feder?
Question: Is a Viktor Berbekucz feder worth buying?My verdict: Yes - it’s not bad, you can’t go too far wrong with it. …
Should I buy an Albion Meyer?
Question: Is an Albion Meyer worth buying?My verdict: Yes, if you live in North America; otherwise, unfortunately, probably not. …
Should I buy an Albion Liechtenauer?
Question: Is an Albion Liechtenauer worth buying?My verdict: Yes, definitely, if you live in North America; otherwise, unfortunately, probably not. …
Should I buy an Armour Class longsword?
Question: Is an Armour Class longsword worth buying?My verdict: Yes, if you buy a custom-made piece. …
Should I buy a Regenyei Armory feder?
Question: Is a Regenyei Armory feder worth buying?My verdict: Yes, do it. …
Book Review: Sport and Physical Education in the Middle Ages
This article was originally posted on Encased in Steel on 4th March 2016. It has been modified for reposting here.A while ago, I bought what promised to be a fascinating book with great relevance to the study of historical fencing: Sport and …
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Should I buy a Tinker Pearce longsword?
Question: Is a Tinker Pearce longsword worth buying?My verdict: Yes, if you are interested in using them for solo practice; unfortunately, for practice with other people, probably not. …
Should I buy a Hanwei federschwert?
Question: Is a Hanwei federschwert worth buying?My verdict: No, definitely not. Just don’t. …
Should I buy a Kingston Arms federschwert?
Question: Is a Kingston Arms federschwert worth buying?My verdict: No, probably not. …
Review: Stryker singlestick from Purpleheart Armoury
The Stryker singlestick is a rattan stick with a plastic basket for fencers who want to train with singlesticks. Leather baskets, although traditional, can be prohibitively expensive, and don't always provide enough protection against impacts to the …
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