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Post by tsmspace on May 10, 2020 5:59:42 GMT
I always struggled to cut in area A, and thought that would be the correct place to land my cuts. I struggled and struggled and never felt easy cutting bottles. interestingly, it also seems as though the blade doesn't stay as sharp in area A as it does in area B. I don't know why that is, if it is because of the swords construction, or what could be the cause,, however it does cause me some struggle in understanding exactly what is making something harder or easier. However, having now decided to aim my cuts at area B,, wow. It cuts so well, I can't even believe its' the same sword. Super clean, super smooth, super easy. It seems incredibly powerful. It is also possible , even when dull, to make easy cuts with the very tip, but it won't cut a bottle in half, it will just slice it. I don't really know where to go for such knowledge, I don't want to sort through countless pages about how to fence to find some few instructions on how to use different blades, anyway, I wish that each sword came with a little manual for backyard chopping.
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Post by RufusScorpius on May 11, 2020 12:34:45 GMT
There is a ton of information about the dynamics of a sword as far as center of balance vs. center of percussion, etc. But translating that theory to what you are holding in your hand is the difficult part. For the most popular sword designs, this information is well known and fighting styles have developed to take advantage of those dynamics.
Now, if you stray from what designs are tried and tested, then you will have to do some experimenting to find this out for yourself. HOWEVER, if you have a good foundational knowledge of sword dynamics and how technique enhances those parameters, then you should be able to discover the sword's "sweet spot" relatively easily. Looks to me like you found it on your sword. It doesn't really matter what other swords are like or what "ought" to be, it only matter what THAT sword is like and if you have the knowledge to exploit it's characteristics.
From what I see, I would use area A for stabby bits and blocking, and area B for the killing strokes. Always remembering that even if area A can't cut something in half, it can still cut it deep enough to cause serious damage.
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Post by Jordan Williams on May 11, 2020 16:55:51 GMT
RufusScorpius area A is the foible, you gon die if you parry or block with it.
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Post by Dandelion on May 11, 2020 17:31:40 GMT
RufusScorpius area A is the foible, you gon die if you parry or block with it. "foible" means minor eccentricity, qirk... or weakness acording to my english dictionary. I suppose you refer to the third; is there a reason beside of blade width and thickness? Bad leverage or something?
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Post by Jordan Williams on May 11, 2020 17:43:06 GMT
RufusScorpius area A is the foible, you gon die if you parry or block with it. "foible" means minor eccentricity, qirk... or weakness acording to my english dictionary. I suppose you refer to the third; is there a reason beside of blade width and thickness? Bad leverage or something? Yes. The foible of the blade is also called the feeble, or weak. You and Holger can do this as an experiment. Take two swords of similar size which you can hold well and hold them with the tips pointed towards each other. Manipulate your partners blade with your own and see how easy it is to manipulate theirs using your forte (third near the guard) versus the last third. Same concept applies to having a sword swung at you.
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Post by Dandelion on May 11, 2020 18:55:53 GMT
"foible" means minor eccentricity, qirk... or weakness acording to my english dictionary. I suppose you refer to the third; is there a reason beside of blade width and thickness? Bad leverage or something? Yes. The foible of the blade is also called the feeble, or weak. You and Holger can do this as an experiment. Take two swords of similar size which you can hold well and hold them with the tips pointed towards each other. Manipulate your partners blade with your own and see how easy it is to manipulate theirs using your forte (third near the guard) versus the last third. Same concept applies to having a sword swung at you. Holger used to be a foil fencer in his early teens and he says you are very right!
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Post by tsmspace on May 12, 2020 6:05:32 GMT
There is a ton of information about the dynamics of a sword as far as center of balance vs. center of percussion, etc. But translating that theory to what you are holding in your hand is the difficult part. For the most popular sword designs, this information is well known and fighting styles have developed to take advantage of those dynamics. Now, if you stray from what designs are tried and tested, then you will have to do some experimenting to find this out for yourself. HOWEVER, if you have a good foundational knowledge of sword dynamics and how technique enhances those parameters, then you should be able to discover the sword's "sweet spot" relatively easily. Looks to me like you found it on your sword. It doesn't really matter what other swords are like or what "ought" to be, it only matter what THAT sword is like and if you have the knowledge to exploit it's characteristics. From what I see, I would use area A for stabby bits and blocking, and area B for the killing strokes. Always remembering that even if area A can't cut something in half, it can still cut it deep enough to cause serious damage. *if you stray from popular designs* == buys cheapest sword on market *if you have a good foundational knowledge* == knows who skallagrim is. thinks is ninja. cuddles with sword while watching youtube.
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Post by RufusScorpius on May 12, 2020 12:34:22 GMT
There is a ton of information about the dynamics of a sword as far as center of balance vs. center of percussion, etc. *if you have a good foundational knowledge* == knows who skallagrim is. ... Just as good
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Post by Jordan Williams on May 12, 2020 18:33:55 GMT
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Post by alexkjren on Jun 16, 2020 14:48:03 GMT
If one section of the blade is losing it's sharpness faster than another, then I'd be seriously concerned about that blade's heat treatment and tempering and I would retire it before it breaks and the forward half goes flying off into someone or something.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 3, 2020 7:52:01 GMT
There is a ton of information about the dynamics of a sword as far as center of balance vs. center of percussion, etc. But translating that theory to what you are holding in your hand is the difficult part. For the most popular sword designs, this information is well known and fighting styles have developed to take advantage of those dynamics. Now, if you stray from what designs are tried and tested, then you will have to do some experimenting to find this out for yourself. HOWEVER, if you have a good foundational knowledge of sword dynamics and how technique enhances those parameters, then you should be able to discover the sword's "sweet spot" relatively easily. Looks to me like you found it on your sword. It doesn't really matter what other swords are like or what "ought" to be, it only matter what THAT sword is like and if you have the knowledge to exploit it's characteristics. From what I see, I would use area A for stabby bits and blocking, and area B for the killing strokes. Always remembering that even if area A can't cut something in half, it can still cut it deep enough to cause serious damage. *if you stray from popular designs* == buys cheapest sword on market *if you have a good foundational knowledge* == knows who skallagrim is. thinks is ninja. cuddles with sword while watching youtube. Whats wrong with cuddling with sword while watching YouTube? I mean, assuming it isn't all you do
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Post by legacyofthesword on Sept 5, 2020 19:21:32 GMT
*if you stray from popular designs* == buys cheapest sword on market *if you have a good foundational knowledge* == knows who skallagrim is. thinks is ninja. cuddles with sword while watching youtube. Whats wrong with cuddling with sword while watching YouTube? I mean, assuming it isn't all you do Damn straight! Heck, I'll carry a new sword around for days and just caress and rub it, feeling the pommel and the smooth metal and all that. No kink shaming.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2020 20:08:03 GMT
Whats wrong with cuddling with sword while watching YouTube? I mean, assuming it isn't all you do Damn straight! Heck, I'll carry a new sword around for days and just caress and rub it, feeling the pommel and the smooth metal and all that. No kink shaming. Once I have my own place again, I'm gonna be wearing a sword around all day. No one will stop me. Swords are the best kink
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 5, 2020 20:14:05 GMT
You really got me now!
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2020 20:40:17 GMT
Right now would be a perfect time to post a woman holding a sword and saying "what is steel compared to the hands that wield it".
Inappropriate, yes, but funny? Hell yes
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 5, 2020 20:46:05 GMT
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Post by Deleted on Sept 5, 2020 20:51:28 GMT
Now I will add "What is steel compared to the hand that wields it". I am a comedic genius
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 5, 2020 20:55:34 GMT
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Post by AndiTheBarvarian on Sept 5, 2020 21:00:33 GMT
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Post by vercingtorix on Jun 28, 2021 16:50:25 GMT
you want to cut with the center of percussion. If that sword's thin enough, you can do a rough "jiggle test". Smack the side of the pommel or base of the grip such that the blade jiggles. towards the 3rd of the blade near the tip, there should be a part where it doesn't seem to be wiggling. that's the COP. visually, it'll be quite like this image qph.fs.quoracdn.net/main-qimg-d40842dd5d2a2df020c249d5941d85e0alternatively, you could lightly tap the edge into a block of wood along various points and feel for a qualitative sign where the tap seems more "solid".
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