Hello all, Up for sale here is an as new Albion Mercenary. This sword is in pristine condition having only been used for dry handling. I picked her up to work through some Meyer. She's a wonderfully fast sword, yet I already have an Agincourt so this type is covered in my collection. She has a black...

Well then let's hope that a chapter opens up around my parts. Sounds like a blast. I've been interested in a group that would let me use in open sparring what I've been studying for some time now. Have fun and fight hard!!!

well the mechanics being the same really depends on how the shield is being used. In medieval Treatises the shield is not a passive defense by any means. Medieval fighting was far more sophisticated then people tend to give it credit for. Simply swinging a swordlike object at someone does not match ...

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I know I'll be there August 29th till September 1st. With my family I need to plan way ahead. Remember for anyone going 2 days in a row the mayors pass is a great deal. And if you order before the 24th? you get a free ticket to boot.

First off for bucklers I'd go here http://www.gdfb.co.uk/acatalog/GDFB_Bucklers_and_Bosses.html Or here http://www.merctailor.com/catalog/index.php I've had experience with both companies and can tell you the products hold up under training. For sword length I wouldn't recommend using something unde...

Well I have to make room in my collection so I'm putting my Landgraf up for sale. She's in the same condition as I got her new from Albion having done nothing but Dry handling for the year and a half I've owned her and she's kept well oiled. The grip is red and the Furniture has been antiques by Alb...

Well if you all have the time your always welcome to practice with my group. We still meet on Saturdays and now that the summers here we'll be in full swing.

Please, I ended up having to miss it due to family obligations ad a trip my wife had to go on. We just couldn't afford both with the rising cost of just about everything so I gave up mine. Bummer :cry: I knew a bunch of people there and really looked forward to training with NYHF and Christian Toble...

The trick is to make sure your water is at a full rolling boil before you put it on the tea leaves. I just throw some leaves in the cup and add boiling water. Stir it, add raw sugar and half and half and it's done. I never have a problem with floating leaves. You know I figured I'd give this a try ...

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Welcome Steve. Great bunch here so I'm sure you'll feel (If you don't already that is) Right at home.

Yet another book to add to this growing list is "Sword In Hand" by Brian R Price. Although I picked it up around December I've only now started to work from it. Great book and a must if you've been following Guy WIndsor book "the Swordsman's Companion" This book expands and conti...

well Andy in short, I:33 (One Thirty Three) is s far as I know the oldest medieval fightbook in existence dating to sometime in the 1200's (the exact date escapes me at the moment) and just so happens to be the focus of Steven Hands book "Medieval sword and shield". It shows a series of &q...

I have it, great book but it's focus I:33. You should also check John Clemens "Medieval Swordsmanship". The first section is sword and shield and it's a great book. Remember though that if you learn longsword the footwork will be very similar. I started with longsword and was able to trans...