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Ciaran Daly
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Posted: Sat 11 Aug, 2007 1:18 pm Post subject: |
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Thanks Jean. I'm planning on ordering the Liechtenauer myself as it seems to be the closest in balance of Albion's two longsword trainers to the Talhoffer, which I've sworn I will own. The wooden waster I'm practicing with right now is pretty blade heavy, and you can just feel how off it is when doing drills. I feel like I'm distorting my technique before I've even established any, if that makes sense.
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Peter Johnsson
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Posted: Sat 11 Aug, 2007 2:13 pm Post subject: |
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Ciaran Daly wrote: | Thanks Jean. I'm planning on ordering the Liechtenauer myself as it seems to be the closest in balance of Albion's two longsword trainers to the Talhoffer, which I've sworn I will own. The wooden waster I'm practicing with right now is pretty blade heavy, and you can just feel how off it is when doing drills. I feel like I'm distorting my technique before I've even established any, if that makes sense. |
The Maestro line sword that is closest to the Talhoffer is the Meyer, not the Liechtenauer.
The Meyer is most similar to those long swords that are "lighter" in heft.
Liechtenauer is closer to the heftier long swords. The Liechtenauer is still a pretty agile sword, mind you, but if you want one that comes as close to one of the XVa“s of the NG line, the Meyer is for you.
Happy fencing!
Peter
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Ciaran Daly
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Posted: Sat 11 Aug, 2007 2:30 pm Post subject: |
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And thank you Peter! Duly noted. The Meyer it shall be.
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R D Moore
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Posted: Wed 15 Aug, 2007 9:46 pm Post subject: |
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Ok, I'm piqued! I want an NG XVa and I'm torn between an Agincourt and a Ringeck or Fiore. What practical difference does a disc pommel have over a scent stopper? And should I buy a Liechtenauer or a Meyer? I'll be studying German Long Sword.
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Jean Thibodeau
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Posted: Wed 15 Aug, 2007 10:05 pm Post subject: |
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R D Moore wrote: | Ok, I'm piqued! I want an NG XVa and I'm torn between an Agincourt and a Ringeck or Fiore. What practical difference does a disc pommel have over a scent stopper? And should I buy a Liechtenauer or a Meyer? I'll be studying German Long Sword. |
What do you like best aesthetically is one first question ?
A disc pommel can be uncomfortable for some who like using the off hand on the pommel depending on how sharp the edges are and some will prefer the scent stopper as it makes rotating the off hands easier.
On the other hand a wheel pommel gives you and extra sensory clues as to blade/edge orientation as well that the usually oval section of the grip.
With the longer handle types being able to cup the pommel comfortably would tend to be less important.
Many here have much more practical experience with German longsword and may have more informed opinions, so the above is just a couple of factors to consider.
Hope this helps and welcome to the site.
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