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Post by Ifrit on Apr 21, 2019 6:09:04 GMT
Try finding a longsword partner in N.E. Texas......... Been trynna find one in Canada, SK, which is pretty much impossible. I hear our regions aren't too different aside from temperature
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Post by christain on Apr 21, 2019 11:52:00 GMT
If by 'our regions' you mean 'out in the sticks, surrounded by hicks', then yeah..... . Of the folks around here, 99.8% of them have no idea what HEMA stands for.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 21, 2019 20:07:44 GMT
If by 'our regions' you mean 'out in the sticks, surrounded by hicks', then yeah..... . Of the folks around here, 99.8% of them have no idea what HEMA stands for. That's exactly this place too lol. Sticks and hicks. Even half our "knife nuts" have nothing but sempriniesque display knives with dragons on them and such
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Apr 21, 2019 20:20:22 GMT
Hah, sticks! When thinking about a system for the Danu I had the idea that it could be similar to a beeeeg Bowie knife. Something a wilderness strider has on his belt. No huge Roman Shield or even a buckler. But a walking stick...
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 21, 2019 20:44:46 GMT
Hah, sticks! When thinking about a system for the Danu I had the idea that it could be similar to a beeeeg Bowie knife. Something a wilderness strider has on his belt. No huge Roman Shield or even a buckler. But a walking stick... Funny you should say that. I been walking around my house wearing it and couldn't help but notice how comfortable it is to wear. It would be very good for someone in a wilderness to think of as a big bowie knife haha. It's short enough that it wouldn't tang too much
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Post by christain on Apr 21, 2019 23:47:22 GMT
<---- See the woods behind me? That's about 150 feet from my back door! I seldom ever go outside very far without at least a big lock-blade knife for fear of being attacked by a BigSquatch. ...........
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 22, 2019 0:00:42 GMT
<---- See the woods behind me? That's about 150 feet from my back door! I seldom ever go outside very far without at least a big lock-blade knife for fear of being attacked by a BigSquatch. ........... I used to like taking my condor kukri machete in the woods with me. My HD kukri was good too. I took that and usually a 6" fixed blade to carve with if I felt like doing that
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Post by Croccifixio on Apr 24, 2019 4:31:11 GMT
Actually, I think escrima would be a bad fit for the Danu. Escrima is meant to be used with light, quick blades of medium length (since it was a Visayan-Spanish art). The Danu sounds more like a heavy chopper meant to be used with a big shield. I'm thinking it can move similarly to the Igorot Pinahig or Kalinga Headhunting Axe Both of which were used with a large shield (Kalasag) that looked like this:
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 24, 2019 5:13:20 GMT
Actually, I think escrima would be a bad fit for the Danu. Escrima is meant to be used with light, quick blades of medium length (since it was a Visayan-Spanish art). The Danu sounds more like a heavy chopper meant to be used with a big shield. I'm thinking it can move similarly to the Igorot Pinahig or Kalinga Headhunting Axe Both of which were used with a large shield (Kalasag) that looked like this: Woah. Literally a second before I saw this I was discussing with someone how the sword felt so Asian made. Like a Philippino type tool for work. It just has this similar feeling to it. Like it wasnt built in a western country and you can really feel it. Tbh it's bad*ss. And after hearing the viking shield suggestion, seeing this one and already considering something like a Celtic shield or a Roman shield, I think the most solid answer to pair this thing perfectly is a big honkin shield. I couldn't agree more. I'm considering trying to build one How my first impression and your pictures are related is that I mean it suits those more uh. Not sure how to describe them. But both are very natural in culture I suppose. Even Irish culture is, along with my own, native American. This sword just has that sort of nature specialized feel. I have no idea how to word that thought tbh
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Post by Croccifixio on Apr 24, 2019 5:56:17 GMT
You could design your own shield that fits the sword :) Maybe with a bit more clearance for thrusts since the Danu looks like a powerful thruster.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 24, 2019 6:30:23 GMT
You could design your own shield that fits the sword Maybe with a bit more clearance for thrusts since the Danu looks like a powerful thruster. What shields give the best clearance for thrusts? This sounds like potential for a crescent shape 😎 🌙
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Post by Croccifixio on Apr 24, 2019 6:53:02 GMT
I suppose any shield that doesn't require you to lose much of its protection while thrusting? Crescents seem great, but they also create a vulnerable gap to exploit when you're not ready to attack. Really like the Zulu shields since they are easy to move aside for thrusts and cuts but have that concave shape that would give you a lot of protection during use.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 24, 2019 7:24:24 GMT
I suppose any shield that doesn't require you to lose much of its protection while thrusting? Crescents seem great, but they also create a vulnerable gap to exploit when you're not ready to attack. Really like the Zulu shields since they are easy to move aside for thrusts and cuts but have that concave shape that would give you a lot of protection during use. Kinda reminds me of the Celtic La Ten'e. Which is a shield I've been considering since my Irish heritage is what I have most interest in from what I got.
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Post by christain on Apr 24, 2019 12:19:51 GMT
This sounds like it could become a topic all it's own---' Design Your Own Custom Shield'. Members could design, and possibly build their own shield specifically suited for use with one particular weapon...be it sword, axe, spear, or whatever. The design could be historical, but must have at least one element added to it not found on actual historic shields. Sounds interesting.
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Post by pgandy on Apr 24, 2019 14:18:45 GMT
Croccifixio I love the photos. That woven grip looks interesting. I haven’t seen anything similar and would like something similar.
Djinnobi have you considered a shield that you could deliver upward thrust with a short spear or blade from underneath? If you have the sword I think you do with a 211/4” blade, about equal to my pinuti with a 203/4”, that would be a move that I’d favour. Of course you could thrust from the top, side or wherever you as well as cut. I don't think that you need a special shield. Your buckler would work. I larger round shield up to about 23" max I think would be better. I've been considering another at 19"-20".
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Post by Zen_Hydra on Apr 24, 2019 14:59:37 GMT
Some Celtic shields
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Post by Timo Nieminen on Apr 24, 2019 15:01:05 GMT
That woven grip looks interesting. I haven’t seen anything similar and would like something similar. Under that woven cover is a hollow steel integral handle, basically a socket made by rolling the steel the blade is forged from. First picture here: www.vikingsword.com/ethsword/ifugao/index.htmlshows the construction clearly. If you want a cheap thing to try doing one yourself, the Cold Steel Bushman is built the same way (but it's a tiny thing compared to the typical pinahig, and might not be so cheap out your way).
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Post by pgandy on Apr 24, 2019 15:27:05 GMT
Thanks Timo.
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Post by Ifrit on Apr 25, 2019 23:40:51 GMT
I love the hexagon ones and the oval ones. Would look fantastic with Danu
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Post by Ifrit on Aug 22, 2019 23:46:45 GMT
I been doing a lot of practice with Danu and my Buckler. Danu does well with my targe as well, but I think I prefer the buckler just because it's easy to tie a string on the buckler handle and loop it unto the handle of Danu. The easy of carry of the two is phenomenal. I could see these two being the perfect combination for an archer. Which is another hobby I'm planning to get into
I been doing a lot of practice with I.33 as well, and the two weapons combined with that system make for a great indoor use combination. I can easily practice them in my room, especially if I stick to draw cuts and push cuts.
TL;DR: I am here to confirm I found the ideal system
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