A Katzbalger is a short Renaissance arming sword, notable for its sturdy build and a distinctive s-shaped or figure-8 shaped guard. Measuring 75–85 cm long and weighing 1–2 kg, it was the signature blade of the Landsknecht. The Katzbalger Sword was designed with a large figure eight guard that protects the hand if the opposing sword should slide down the blade.
Florentines Doing “Florentine”: Combat with Two Swords According to Altoni and Docciolini | HROARR
The sixteenth century saw a proliferation of fencing treatises written and published in the Italian peninsula. Some masters and styles have long been well known to fencing historians and modern historical fencers. Other masters, although perhaps influential in their time, remain less well studied. This is the case for two …
Society of Creative Anachronism brings medieval Europe to Maine
Matt Johnston of Dedham aka Matthaus Kettner, his SCA name, poses in his 1520s Bavarian dress. Johnson is a metalsmith who created his own fencing helmet made from hammered sheet steel in his work shop. Johnston has also created metal armor made in the same fashion. The Bangor Daily News EAST KINGDOM!
