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Post by pgandy on Jul 8, 2017 19:48:28 GMT
I've never handled a viking sword but I am sure that it would work, just fine.
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Post by 28shadow on Jul 8, 2017 20:09:34 GMT
Another good video by a very good cutter:
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Post by Cosmoline on Jul 11, 2017 17:49:39 GMT
The technique that I use on my XIV is much like I use on my machetes and other one handed swords/knives. It’s a modified technique that I learned from kendo. That it is most power comes from the little finger and progressively lessens going to the index finger. Basically in addition to powering from the shoulder I get additional rotation from the wrist. Not only that, the pommel end of the grip starts extended from the heel of my palm and closes using the fingers, mostly the little finger, giving yet another pivot point for rotation, which increases the tip speed more. It also helps if you deliver the above with a slicing action, either forward or rearward and not to just bat the target. All of this increases the tip’s velocity. Don’t forget the rest of the body in the process as well as edge alignment and sharpness. That's how I was trained to cut as well. And it works from the right shoulder. I'm trying to figure out a way to do it from the lower quadrants cutting up. The tests show I have a lot of work to do on those cuts.
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Post by pgandy on Jul 12, 2017 23:48:55 GMT
The technique that I use on my XIV is much like I use on my machetes and other one handed swords/knives. It’s a modified technique that I learned from kendo. That it is most power comes from the little finger and progressively lessens going to the index finger. Basically in addition to powering from the shoulder I get additional rotation from the wrist. Not only that, the pommel end of the grip starts extended from the heel of my palm and closes using the fingers, mostly the little finger, giving yet another pivot point for rotation, which increases the tip speed more. It also helps if you deliver the above with a slicing action, either forward or rearward and not to just bat the target. All of this increases the tip’s velocity. Don’t forget the rest of the body in the process as well as edge alignment and sharpness. That's how I was trained to cut as well. And it works from the right shoulder. I'm trying to figure out a way to do it from the lower quadrants cutting up. The tests show I have a lot of work to do on those cuts. In general I call those Australian cuts as they come from down below. These are trickier to perform for several reasons. Basically everything is reversed and for me edge alignment, which is probably one of the biggest issues, is more difficult as I have to really strain to make it happen. Moving on, one fights gravity more. When striking downwards gravity is on your side helping with the speed. With an Australian cut you are fighting gravity all the way, that is moving against it, slowing the cut and reducing energy. Remember energy is depended on velocity squared times mass, so a little change in velocity can have a great effect on energy. When the blade is held in the downward position gravity is pulling on it forcing the pommel against the palm, whereas in an elevated position the opposite is occurring permitting the pinky to work drawing the pommel towards the palm creating a pivot point. Without that pivot point one is reduced to two pivots slowing the tip velocity and hence reducing energy. When cutting downward the target to some degree is sandwiched between the blade and the surface supporting the target. With an Australian cut only the weight of the target is holding it in place leaving it freer to travel with a not so perfect hit. Also it is easier to use one’s weight on a downward cut. I find by raising my body during an Australian cut gives me a little more power. I made a video clip using an exaggerated lift to make it easier to demonstrate this. All in all my Australian cut is not as powerful as a downward or lateral cut and I have no expectation of amputation cuts. I do expect sufficiently serious lacerations to slow down an opponent if not neutralizing him. And think the cut most useful after several other cuts/attempts to bring my opponent’s attention up and away from such a cut thereby giving an opening. I hope this helps. The video with an exaggerated lift.
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