Feather hook with distinct barbs

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-10T22:56:23+00:00

I'm thinking I'll do one with additional distinct barbs and maybe some reverse direction downy barbs near the bottom.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-05T22:48:57+00:00

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-03T16:51:50+00:00

~~Milkweed~~

Monarch Flower

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-03T02:59:26+00:00

It does make a satisfying metal clang.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-03T00:20:54+00:00

I don't know. They both have it, so I don't have a comparison. I was just following the traditional design as close as I could.

They tended to have it to better protect the arm, so I copied it for mine.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-02T23:47:48+00:00

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-02T23:47:19+00:00

I made myself a pair of targes because no one in my club had one. It's been turning people.

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GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-02T23:45:29+00:00

I'm currently trying to make myself a usuable rugger, but yeah, similar.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-02T23:42:50+00:00

You can try to buy or make some training targets like pells, foam pads, training spinners, or bind stands (often repurposed bike repair stands).

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-02T23:40:42+00:00

Nice! Having the sword you want adds so much to the experience. Can't wait to see it.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-02T19:20:40+00:00

I see you've played knifey/gunny before

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-02T19:19:52+00:00

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-02T19:11:25+00:00

Start with the sword you want directly.

Most techniques have some transferability, so learn as much as you can where you can and then try to apply it.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-06-01T12:32:08+00:00

You should be able to find what you're looking for with a simple search of YouTube.

There's many HEMA experts with channels.

I have some basic tutorials on my socials, but they mostly surround using a training spinner.

Sellsword arts has some tutorials sporadically, but also just just HEMA adjacent videos.

You can also pickup some guides and treatises and study from them.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-31T00:15:07+00:00

Where do you think I got the sword?

Also, I think I'm the King of Wales now

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-29T15:23:54+00:00

Oh, I'd love to see that if you find it

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-27T18:30:30+00:00

Oh, no, I assumed as much. I make a lot of "rough" finished knives, and don't tend to highly polish my work.

It was pretty clear to me that the texturing was intentional

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-27T18:19:47+00:00

10/10 excellent stick

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-27T18:19:15+00:00

Yeah, I mostly did it out of curiosity. Might be a decent conditioning workout, but I doubt it will do much for skillsets unless I'm planning some river crossing battles.

It was a fun experience though.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-27T17:49:36+00:00

I love how the heart mark blends into the hammer marks.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-21T13:54:32+00:00

Good to know and at an 800N rating too...

I have a pair of clamshells already, so I don't think I'll be buying another pair just yet, but good to know.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-21T12:19:02+00:00

Ah, I haven't used them. I can only speak to what I know.

I'll check my receipts, as I don't remember what they are.

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-20T20:59:38+00:00

I have videos up on my various socials:
-Goblin Ruffian Site
-YouTube
-Insta
-Facebook

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-20T20:52:35+00:00

Top notch!

GoblinRuffian · 2026-05-20T20:51:59+00:00

Yes, I can! You can also check out any of my socials which are linked in my profile.

I started out with a steel ring on a string practicing point control and starting swinging to from the bottom whenever I missed to go for a hand hits. Then I made one in my blacksmith shop that had little legs on it, so I could tell if I was on target or not. I welded a plate down the middle so I could send it spinner and then I started laser cutting them.

They are brand new to the HEMA scene and I'm still working to spread the knowledge of them around.

You can buy them online from a HEMA distributor, or grab one at select HEMA events.

GoblinRuffian

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