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Meyer divides the sword further than previous masters. As you can see in the image above, | Meyer divides the sword further than previous masters. As you can see in the image above, | ||
aside from the usual true/false edge, he divides the blade into four sections: | aside from the usual true/false edge, he divides the blade into four sections: | ||
| − | + | * The “bind” or “haft” which includes the pommel, crossguard etc. | |
| − | + | * The strong - the second “quarter” of the sword. | |
| − | + | * The middle - lying between the strong and the weak. | |
| − | + | * The weak - the tip of the sword. | |
Gripping the weapon | Gripping the weapon | ||
Revision as of 06:39, 24 June 2016
4 Openings (high/low)
Parts of the weapon
Meyer divides the sword further than previous masters. As you can see in the image above, aside from the usual true/false edge, he divides the blade into four sections:
- The “bind” or “haft” which includes the pommel, crossguard etc.
- The strong - the second “quarter” of the sword.
- The middle - lying between the strong and the weak.
- The weak - the tip of the sword.
Gripping the weapon
