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@MarsdanVM

I'm looking at Historic European Martial Arts, from manuscripts and trainers to sharp reproductions and antiques.

Europe Katılım Aralık 2024
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@VeliteAquila @Firgilator This variation in armour is so nice, and how I imagine the period. Different tribes get their own colours. And yep! In the Iliad: Nestor, the aged, sage King of Pylos Odysseus, cunning middle age man Diomedes, King of Argos, formidable warrior Achilles, unrivalled young athlete
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Classical Studies Memes@CSMFHT·
I don't know why were arguing over translations of Homer. We should just read the first edition copy from that J Lo movie
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@tommydragna @MarozzoEspa I have Superior Fencing impact resisted gloves. They are fine as protections goes, but I don't feel my fingers for fine control. See the pinky in the 1st pic (no knuckle-bow to lock it in). It refuses to bend properly. Thokk 350N I tried feel so much nicer, 50% more fun.
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Tommy🗡️🛡️🦉
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@MarsdanVM @MarozzoEspa One of my guys has a pair of hardened gloves from Superior Fencing coming in soon (we hope). I'll definately post about his thoughts on the gloves.
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Marozzo Espa'@MarozzoEspa·
There might be hundreds of reasons why this hasn't or can't be done, wether technically and/or economically, but this would be my modifications on this hema helmet to make it the perfect hema mask.
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@niccblak And so do I... and we must keep doing it: 1. Not all museums have nice online catalogues, most don't. 2. Not all physical exponents are in that catalogued. 3. Angles! Sometimes, we want a particular angle. But yeah, I want to highlight when nice online sources are available. 👍
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
Remember the museum's webpage has better pictures of the collections that these photos made in person. US museums/galleries are quite good in this regard. Respect!👍 I want to look next at details. (in Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA)
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@katuchimaon Longsword blade lengths are expected to be in the range: 90-105cm Rapier blade are expected to be in the range: 100-115cm (130cm max) So rapiers tend to be longer. On weight, Italian rapiers can reach 1.5kg, but are more 1.3kg. Spanish cup-hilt rapiers are more 900-1.1kg.
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@AristotleIan7 The blade is 2.1cm at the base. At the tip, you still have some 1cm (visual estimate). That's enough, with speed to cut fingers. At 890g, this is a light piece, and I expect a forward balance. Meaning, it should feel strong in the parry and bind, while nimble for the thrust.
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Aristotle Ian
Aristotle Ian@AristotleIan7·
@MarsdanVM Oh Lord what a beauty! I think the blade geometry is absolutely perfect, thrust centered but looks like it can still cut an artery open no problem. Nice deep cup for an optimal and comfy grip. Simple yet made with patience. Wish I could hold it to know for sure.
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@gowronseyes @PoobahTheCat If "Nolan’s Odyssey was based on a comic book version of the story that had a black Helen" nobody would care about the movie, since they probably know what shitty comic he was using. Frank Miller's 300 was famous, seen as one of the best! Not the same! Respect Homer!
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Gowron’s Eyes@gowronseyes·
@PoobahTheCat What difference does that make? Are you saying if Nolan’s Odyssey was based on a comic book version of the story that had a black Helen, you’d be fine with the casting? Can you be more full of shit?
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@PoobahTheCat Such a good adaptation! Not one disingenuous change as Nolan is doing with the Odyssey.
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@PoobahTheCat A well-made adaptation... that's the point. People who fail to get that 1) it's not based on history, but a famous comic book, and 2) it's faithful to its source, are disingenuous POS! 😤
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@PoobahTheCat Basically every panel on screen! This is how you respect the source. (Nolan has no respect for Homer's source)
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@BlackCat_Dandy Why don't people get that it's a comic book movie! What is wrong with them? Nothing looks right from a historical perspective! Nothing! 😤 The movie is just great because it stayed true to its source, that's the key point here! It was amazing to see the panels on screen. 👍
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
Some Saxony style rapiers, ca.1560-1610 and later. You can use the term riding-sword for the broader blade examples. This is the display from a while back... and remember, you can check their online collection for better pics and specs. 👍 (in Philadelphia Museum of Art, USA)
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Marozzo Espa'@MarozzoEspa·
@MarsdanVM @tommydragna I have been using thokks for sidesword & rapier, but was able to try them a bit with my sidesword once (was allowed to do one sparring with them). Maybe it's because they are like a perfect fit for me (I fall exactly at the M/L measurement), but they felt much better than my T.
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@KatieArmours You know that someone will read this, not know that you are joking, and will either A) take it for real, or B) question why a sword maker is saying this... 😂 You see where I am going with this. 😅
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@MarozzoEspa @tommydragna Black Prince (BP) Vs Thokk (T) I want T, I like the dexterous feel, including when using swept hilt rapiers, not just sideswords. I think I had a quick try of the BP. I don't feel the tip & sides of the fingers (for obvious reasons). You say you find the BF feel to be better?
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Marozzo Espa'@MarozzoEspa·
@tommydragna @MarsdanVM For the black prince, I only tried it once. They are slightly more dexterous and protective than thokk gloves but they are also less bulky. Fit perfectly in my swept hilt sidesword. People who’ve been using it are happy for sidesword, sabre, etc for mobility & protection 2/2
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@niccblak I actively refuse to get into the armour "game"! Just European (another self-imposed limit) antique, sharp, and trainer swords are enough for me. But I like armour. And there are some 5 types, maybe more, that I love. Posting all these pics made me more aware of what's what. 👍
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Virtus Martialis@MarsdanVM·
@otal_e Different hairstyle, naturally, appropriate makeup... but yes, she would work.
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