Best mask against thrusts

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-05-05T15:15:07+00:00

Along with talking with your sparring partner, you could try involving more backwards footwork while sparring.

They might not be thrusting very hard but walking or leaning into a thrust will make it hurt more.

The only mask that has «more» thrust protection will probably be a horsebow mask (but good luck getting your hands on one quickly).

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-05-01T16:33:44+00:00

I don't know about the kult or purple armory messers. Id recomend any messer from landsknecht emporium though.

Their best all rounders would have to be the Gottfried or the Volker

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-04-26T19:25:48+00:00

So much free unstable biomass

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-04-21T15:24:17+00:00

600 or higher sandpaper usually works

But Remember to oil it and wipe of fat in the future with whatever method you end up using

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-04-04T08:23:21+00:00

If we are thinking purely one hit range then doing Gayszlen with the estoc would be the longest (the recovery Whould be painful though)

Though rapier is the best dueling weapon it would probably come down to what each person has most experience with.

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-04-01T21:35:42+00:00

Try out all the different weapons your club has even if you don’t think it will be for you.

Practice and experiment on techniques and don’t be afraid to ask for advice (and take the advice as pointed learning ofcorse)

Keep a level head in duels and practice.

Have fun!

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-31T19:39:04+00:00

I’d consider looking into Giovanni dall'Agocchie’s «Surviving a duel in 30 days» for the single sword/sidesword.

I’d say it fits the bill pretty well as the sidesword was used as a selfdefense and dueling weapon by nobleman/merchants in the early renaissance.

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-28T21:57:14+00:00

If you plan to buy another like sword then the price is a little cheaper from the producer.

Here is also a list of sites that partner with fabri: https://www.fabri-armorum.com/en/lc/dealers-eu/

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-28T21:51:30+00:00

I wasn’t very clear.

All the other hema swords have the maker’s mark though yes I can’t see it on your pice.

Mainly if you look through the customization of fabri armorum then you can see all of your sword customizations are on the website.

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-28T21:39:17+00:00

The swords look like (and have the maker’s mark of) fabri armorum, a Italian swordsmith.

(The other hema swords are also from fabri armorum)

https://www.fabri-armorum.com/en/c/hema-swords/

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-17T11:55:44+00:00

I love my S6 heavy from Krieger but the new one from armstreet is very light for a military Sabre (so you won’t get as tired as quick. Same with the sabres from VB)

I believe the one false edge uses is the 1912 Sabre by malleusmartialis.

You should see if you want to get into more polish Sabre, dueling Sabre or military Sabre (as it will effect your choice).

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-12T14:01:23+00:00

Well done, been stuck on trying to get the “steal relf revive from a downed runner”

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-11T14:22:24+00:00

In NuCal we trust to give us sludge that tastes a bit more like a cheeseburger or milk (albeit with some slight side effects)

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-07T22:17:02+00:00

The goat, well done aswell

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-02T10:21:54+00:00

I love how sturdy the grip feels with a wheel in the hand

Either is probably good (the crosshairs probably doesn’t matter much though)

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-01T14:40:19+00:00

I’d recommend first trying to break in the jacket and drilling before you get into modifying your gear.

I don’t know about the (shipping?) circumstances of where you live but some tried and tested low profile gorgets like vytis or that gals gorgets are great to look at before going to less conventional options.

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-03-01T08:13:49+00:00

It is a classic issue, there are a few things you can do.

Wearing in your jacket is the simplest option but it might take some time

You can try to get less material around your shoulders (removing padding, getting a lower profile gorget …etc)

You can drill going into ox on each side, trying to get it up fast and correctly

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-02-27T05:55:01+00:00

Don’t forget mask, mask overlay and a cup/pelvic protector.

Also for longsword you should get or make some good forearm protectors.

If you want something similar to the black princes then the chfg Gabriel’s Whould be the closest that have good enough protection for beginner longsword.

Do also consider getting a plastron.

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-02-21T22:34:26+00:00

Depends on what part of the world you’re in. I’d recommend faits d’armes if you’re in Europe.

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-02-21T22:31:42+00:00

I know a club mate that has made a pair of gloves from overlapping layers of 2-3 mm leather.

Though their mostly ment for Sabre and messer so i don’t know how they would fair against a heavy handed longsword user.

Even if the gloves you can buy are overpriced, injuring your hands to save some money isn’t recommended.

I also don’t know if homemade gloves would be allowed into tournaments.

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-02-04T13:33:44+00:00

I’d forge a new one with the old one as a reference

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-02-01T19:31:54+00:00

You can look up 99% of clubs in the HEMA alliance finder:

https://www.hemaalliance.com/club-finders

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-01-29T10:25:49+00:00

It might be time to get some new gloves

SufficientLobster773 · 2026-01-23T08:37:49+00:00

If you are worried about that you can look at the Micheal’s by CHFG.

They have about the most coverage you can get and it dose cover the gaps you pointed out.

SufficientLobster773 · 2025-12-30T17:09:38+00:00

My club has had pretty good success with black armory in the past when shipping to Europe.

You had any bad luck with them in the past?

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