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The Malleus Martialis Pro Buckler – is it worth 90 EUR? (Review)

July 7, 2019November 18, 2020 B. Krustev

Despite the perceived popularity of sword and buckler (be it German, I.33 or Bolognese), reviews and discussions of actual bucklers on the market have been relatively rare. The reason is simple – cheap steel, synthetic and partially wooden bucklers that … Continue reading The Malleus Martialis Pro Buckler – is it worth 90 EUR? (Review)

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The Aureus Feder Review – the feder that is almost a sword

May 13, 2019June 8, 2019 B. Krustev

This is a bit of a complicated review. It is a joint effort between me and my fellow assistant-instructor Angel Chernaev, who ordered his Aureus last year. We both tested the feder(s) extensively, but in the end, he wrote about … Continue reading The Aureus Feder Review – the feder that is almost a sword

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Video Digest #14 – Bloss vs Harnisch

March 13, 2019March 28, 2019 B. Krustev

It seems for the first time I have decided to note one video clip in the title. And there is a reason for it – I have been hoping someone with the proper equipment will do it. Of course, it … Continue reading Video Digest #14 – Bloss vs Harnisch

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Video Digest #13 – Bayonets, Mexico and more Dussack for all

March 6, 2019March 12, 2019 B. Krustev

We have reached 13 digests… in 13 weeks. I’ve always loved the dirty dozen. Sadly, there are not 13 videos this week – but definitely more than usual. It is getting warm, and people seem to be outside with cameras … Continue reading Video Digest #13 – Bayonets, Mexico and more Dussack for all

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HEMA can be defined by answering one question

March 4, 2019April 5, 2019 B. Krustev

What is the goal? That is it. That is the question. Let me explain why it is so useful. HEMA is a term that encompasses a vast array of different activities. You can define them by era, weapon, tradition. That … Continue reading HEMA can be defined by answering one question

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Video Digest #9 – Fiore, beginners and the Franco-Belgian game

February 5, 2019March 14, 2019 B. Krustev

The week passed quickly, and another trove of HEMA videos came with it. A huge part of them were single fights from various tournaments, and while I enjoy those, you can easily find them online. So I’ll focus more on … Continue reading Video Digest #9 – Fiore, beginners and the Franco-Belgian game

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Video Digest #7 – Some buckler, some staff, and a full tournament!

January 22, 2019March 15, 2019 B. Krustev

I am quite sure if Fiore, Liechtenauer, Meyer and all the rest of them had smartphones and YouTube accounts, they would film fencing like crazy… They did not, but we do! So, lets look at another week of great HEMA … Continue reading Video Digest #7 – Some buckler, some staff, and a full tournament!

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Video Digest #4 – HEMA Powers and HEMA Drama

January 4, 2019March 17, 2019 B. Krustev

Okay, I have decided not to do a “Best HEMA Videos of 2018” list. The website is simply too young. Also, there were a suprising number of good HEMA videos in the last days of 2018. So with a slight … Continue reading Video Digest #4 – HEMA Powers and HEMA Drama

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Pike Armory Rapier Review – much more of a “sword”

December 31, 2018March 17, 2019 B. Krustev

In the last few years, producers of HEMA equipment have been popping up left and right. Our hobby is growing, and more and more people are investing the time and effort to make equipment specifically for it. This year I … Continue reading Pike Armory Rapier Review – much more of a “sword”

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