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Post by pellius on Feb 10, 2022 22:46:36 GMT
One of the advantages of the modern self defense oriented paradigm is that encounters are expected to be rare, brief, and extremely violent. Such self defense systems tend to view survival as the primary goal, and many are willing to make significant bodily sacrifices to prevail.
If that’s kinda your aim, then you might find it sufficient to train bare knuckles just enough not to be surprised in a scrap, and dedicate the bulk of your training time to padded practice.
On the other hand, sanctioned fighting typically has a set of rules and fighting parameters that can be useful in gauging how much damage you can expect to take in a bout.
Knowing the environment in which you will be fighting should also help in estimating the number of unpadded/unwrapped hooks (and other punches) you will be throwing, how long you will need to sustain the ability to fight, and how long you will have to heal.
Either way, though, unwrapped bag time is gonna be hard on your hands.
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Post by pellius on Feb 10, 2022 20:59:14 GMT
In the absence of professional coaching and monitoring, I’d recommend committing to low intensity over a long period of time. Just do a little, and stop well inside your limit. Keep the reps/intensity low enough to practice daily without pain.
You will be tearing down parts of your body that are slow to recover. Don’t “push thru” any discomfort.
Again, jmtc.
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Post by pellius on Feb 10, 2022 19:50:47 GMT
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Post by pellius on Feb 10, 2022 2:49:24 GMT
If you view hook punches as trapping range attacks to be delivered once your opponent is inside typical punching range, you can deliver them while maintaining a straight forearm/wrist/hand alignment. Your wrist will be as stable as with any other punch. You can try to reach with a hook if you use a horizontal fist, but you’re likely to break your hand or sprain your wrist. With tightly taped wrists and knuckles, you need not worry about this as much. (So always be sure to have a knowledgeable teammate observe your opponent tape and glove up, lest you face an opponent swinging hammers at you.)
I don’t know of a way to reach with a hook using a vertical fist except for the classic haymaker, which is way too slow and exposes your ribs. In an unsanctioned fight, this could be catastrophic, especially if you take a solid lick to your liver.
So, maybe try delivering your hooks from about a half step closer than your jabs.
Just my two cents.
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Post by pellius on Feb 9, 2022 16:37:36 GMT
Ditto. Again.
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Post by pellius on Feb 9, 2022 16:36:44 GMT
I bought a sword from Kristie.
Good communication, fast shipping, and secure packaging that was easy to open with no mess.
The sword was as advertised.
All smiles and no unpleasant surprises.
Highly recommended seller.
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Post by pellius on Feb 8, 2022 15:50:34 GMT
What a story it has to tell. Glad it was recovered.
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 23:22:36 GMT
Per Google Translate (for what it’s worth)
“I think it's a translation problem. It is not possible for me to explain otherwise than by making a video. I'm sorry. I try with a stupid drawing“
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hello all
Feb 6, 2022 22:53:47 GMT
via mobile
Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 22:53:47 GMT
Welcome
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 21:38:38 GMT
Sending your blade to an experienced professional with a dedicated shop full of appropriate tools and materials will probably yield superior results. Not very convenient for an individual to carry into the field, though. If one wants an edge that passes inspection under a microscope, sharpening it in the field with a rock probably isn’t the best option. However, that was the subject of the OP. Likewise, an expensive blade can be gorgeous. The owner will have to choose whether and how to use it in the wilderness. Blades are consumable if used to cut. High end maintenance can prolong its life, but eventually it will be depleted. Just my personal opinion. That's not true at all. I sharpened a test blade with a whetstone (4 €) ... the oval ones for agricultural tools which is equivalent to 220 grit. Under the microscope it is as if I had sharpened it with a naniwa 220. No chipping under the microscope. If it can be done with a 20X3 cm stone, it can be done with sandpaper on a support of the same size, without the need for a sharpener or a more complex method. It’s not true at all? None of it? I may simply have to disagree with you. Carrying your oval whetstone may have to be your answer then, bulky though it may be. In the balance between convenience of method and acceptable results, we seem to have different standards and goals. I don’t understand what you mean here: ”You would be forced to make passes all along the blade. Have you ever seen a sharp blade running lengthwise under the microscope? Create indentations that you don't want to see. You can also feel them on the nail.” I get that translation may be the issue, but I don’t get your point. It is possible to sharpen a sword blade lengthwise with handheld sandpaper. Or obliquely, or width wise. I’m not aware of any sword sharpening method that sharpens all points along the blade simultaneously. I’m always interested to learn, though. It’s probably your sharpening skills that deserve much of the credit for your results. Fortunately, you get to carry those with you wherever you go; no added weight at all.
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 19:01:12 GMT
Very nice!
Thanks for the info. I’m not sure why it didn’t occur to me, but what a great idea. It made for very easy internet searching.
I must say, the old ones seem to be rather spendy, so double kudos to your display! I’ll probably have to resort to replicas myself, and leave the antiques to you men of means.
Cheers!
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 18:50:33 GMT
Sending your blade to an experienced professional with a dedicated shop full of appropriate tools and materials will probably yield superior results.
Not very convenient for an individual to carry into the field, though.
If one wants an edge that passes inspection under a microscope, sharpening it in the field with a rock probably isn’t the best option. However, that was the subject of the OP.
Likewise, an expensive blade can be gorgeous. The owner will have to choose whether and how to use it in the wilderness.
Blades are consumable if used to cut. High end maintenance can prolong its life, but eventually it will be depleted.
Just my personal opinion.
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 16:47:27 GMT
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 16:46:39 GMT
You can take a strip of sandpaper and roll it up, abrasive out. The roll can be as tight/rigid as needed. Unroll as the paper is used, then re-roll from the other end when you get about halfway thru the roll. It makes an edge so sharp you won’t know it cut you until you see the blood. Also, about as portable as you can get. Credit Uhlan: sbg-sword-forum.forums.net/thread/52806/antique-blades-pelliuss-cleaning-threads
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 16:40:57 GMT
Go ‘Noles!
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 16:32:33 GMT
Yes yes! Please publish in English!
I have finally progressed far enough in the hobby to begin to want books on the subject. Still, directing my limited hobby funds toward a book rather than a sword is emotionally challenging.
One of the more disappointing features of books published many decades ago is the exorbitant prices they command. They become collectibles themselves whose value becomes increasingly independent of the actual information they contain.
When knowledgeable folks (rightly) question the accuracy of outdated information in an old tome, it adds yet another barrier to entry. One must possess knowledge and discernment *before* relying on an old text.
A modern well researched publication, even if expensive, would be desirable indeed!
Anyway, enough rambling. Thanks again for sharing. It is much appreciated.
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 15:37:42 GMT
Congratulations on a beautiful sword. Fwiw, I like the look of your scabbard, too. It looks storied rather than neglected. Nice.
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 7:00:22 GMT
You're lucky. In Florida, the roaches will take your sword and kill you in your sleep. ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ ΖΩΎΦΙΑ
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 3:35:42 GMT
A true custom sword for 500 bucks is quite the deal, especially for such a nice one.
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Post by pellius on Feb 6, 2022 0:28:14 GMT
Welcome!
It’s nice to have information here, especially since it persists indefinitely.
I am looking forward to reading your article when I have a bit more time to enjoy it.
Dutch swords, and info about them, are kinda rare to come by, at least here in Florida.
There are a few dealers in Europe that have an online inventory of Dutch swords and who will ship here, but their prices are pretty steep. Regardless, I’d really like to have a few such sabers in my little collection.
Thank you for sharing.
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