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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2008 20:18:26 GMT
I've always been a massive sword enthusiast/historian/fencer, but I'm rather new to the reviewing thing. I was wondering if anyone could tell me how to identify the COP (center of percussion) on a sword. I know what it is, i just don't know how to (for lack of a better term) find it. Any help will be massively appreciated.
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Post by septofclansinclair on Sept 17, 2008 20:22:05 GMT
Hey dmotcm,
Hold the sword in one hand and smack the pommel with the other. When looking down the blade you should see one spot that does not vibrate - that is the COP. On stiffer swords it is tough to find.
Good luck,
Dan
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Post by Deleted on Sept 17, 2008 20:40:17 GMT
Thank you very much
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Sept 18, 2008 0:56:51 GMT
You will notice that the area known as the COP will seem to be about 2" long. So most would state that the COP is "around x inches from the guard" etc.
Then there is a secondary node of percussion at the hilt area. Ideally it will be in the grip behind the guard so that the hand is not shaken upon striking. If the secondary node is in front of the guard then the hand will be vibrated when struck, making the sword less than user friendly - in fact attacking the user somewhat and fatiguing them. This secondary node should be perceptable quite easily in a long fairly flexy sword. Have a look and see if you can feel it.
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Post by Deleted on Sept 18, 2008 2:51:41 GMT
and now i extend my gratitude to you
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Post by Brendan Olszowy on Sept 18, 2008 3:38:13 GMT
No worries. That second one is not required for the review, nor is the first for that matter, just a point of interest.
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