Just a heads up that Purpleheart Armoury getting ready to do another run of synthetic Montante

http://www.woodenswords.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=M-S

So if you're interested in an economic alternative to steel drop them a line. I love mine, if anyone has any questions I'll do my best to answer them. I'm not affiliated with them except as a customer, but I know the interest in large two handers is gaining momentum.

That looks sweet. Now if I had a few more hours in day to practice montonte and long sword and archery and make knives and have a job to pay for all this.

That's all? What about whip braiding, motorcycle riding, (and modding) and community theater? If we had a four day work week I think a lot of problems would be solved. Imagine a three day weekend every weekend to go through Figueiredo's rules?!