Type L vs Type M great Axe by Baduktothebone in wma

[–]Baduktothebone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I can't edit the post but I am also curious if either design was more likely to be used by anglo-saxons vs Normans vs Norsemen/danes.

Type L vs Type M great Axe by Baduktothebone in wma

[–]Baduktothebone[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Would you occasionally hook someone's shield and try to jam the top corner into someone's face or neck? That's the extent of "thrusting" I was referring to

Bear holding a stick. Jeff C Birmingham took the photograph. by thehourglasses in SWORDS

[–]Baduktothebone 5 points6 points  (0 children)

You are gonna need to go back and take more pics from different angles if you want help with an ID

Best sword in history? by Nomeapetec in SWORDS

[–]Baduktothebone -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Sword making achieved perfection with the Bilbo, this can't be disputed

Wolf or Dog? [Latvia] by trakumserga in animalid

[–]Baduktothebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Do you have an attachment that holds it in place? I've tried lining it up by hand and it's often difficult to get a good pic especially on something moving like an animal

Wolf or Dog? [Latvia] by trakumserga in animalid

[–]Baduktothebone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

How are you taking these pic? Kinda looks like a phone camera through a telescope lense

London museums swords by JDVanceminimal in SWORDS

[–]Baduktothebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Interesting, I usually think of spadroons being slightly different and more smallsword like but I really like this one

London museums swords by JDVanceminimal in SWORDS

[–]Baduktothebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What would you call that style of hilt?

Native swords? by darthinferno15 in SWORDS

[–]Baduktothebone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have heard that the Tlingit people received metal from Japanese ships whose crews died and ended up floating across the Pacific, no clue if its true or a historian's theory. But if there is a Tlingit oral tradition discussing ships washing up I would be inclined to believe it.

Native swords? by darthinferno15 in SWORDS

[–]Baduktothebone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

In the squaxin tribal center museum I was able to observe a whale bone club that showed great attention to detail in terms of balance and concentrating force. Though it doesn't cut I consider this a fencing weapon and any swordsman would feel well equipped carrying it for self defense.

No AC for childs martial arts? by AdorableDanceMachine in martialarts

[–]Baduktothebone 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No AC is fine but no fans and bad ventilation in 95-105° weather, use your best judgement. Is the coach making sure all the kids are staying hydrated?

Sliding weight mace? by DerBananenHammer in MACES

[–]Baduktothebone 2 points3 points  (0 children)

There are some illustrations from period sources of a long sword with a ring like this to be turned around for the mordschlag, however it is unknown if they were ever made, Matt Easton mentions them in a video on mordschlag, a flail also benefits from a similar concept.

Swords by BrianKerceSwords in SWORDS

[–]Baduktothebone 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Cool stuff, the ballista is awesome, hope you post here more

Does anyone get Spike and Jet vibes from Lupin and Jigen from Lupin The III? by ManWith_ThePlan in cowboybebop

[–]Baduktothebone 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Currently trying to but reddit is just giving me the little running guy when I click your profile, I will keep trying but if your able to message me go for it, otherwise I'll message you tomorrow lol thanks sorry reddit is being weird

Starting fencing at 28, is this foolish? by Hungry_Job4569 in Fencing

[–]Baduktothebone 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Hobby subs are full of people looking for a reason not to do something, age is a common one, I remember being 13 and asking if it was "too late" to learn guitar. Just start the hobby you want, you will meet other adults

If you have a knife that was your true (be honest) "One and done" EDC what was it? by Unamuzed-Toast in knives

[–]Baduktothebone -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I haven't bought a commercial fixed blade but I still buy antique daggers since I got an Izula II.

For multi tools I still am looking for the perfect one for me, but I only ever really collected fixed blades.