During today’s longsword and rapier class with my HEMA group, Tempered Mettle Historical Fencing, we noticed that a banner had gotten crooked, and took a break to adjust it.
Tag: rapier
2024-09-11 12:05
My new Sigi Forge rapier arrived!
The default length (normal), is probably several inches longer than ideal for Meyer rapier fencing, but there are advantages to having a longer blade.
I’m very pleased.
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My birthday bearpit
Last night, in celebration of my birthday the day before, my local HEMA club (Tempered Mettle Historical Fencing) honored me with what’s called a “bearpit”: I faced all comers with rapier or longsword for three passes each.
I made a video: