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A spear is one of the simplest historical weapons, but that doesn't mean there is no nuance or complexity in how it was used in medieval / renaissance times. Hand placement is important can vary based on what the user intends.
I hope this quick demonstration clarifies why the manuscripts show it done that way.
The Landsknecht style HEMA jacket is from Superior Fencing, and the pants are from High Hill:
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You might also be interested in strategies for using a sword against a spear:
youtu.be/25QOKmFXC_4
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Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
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I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
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This viewer question seemed like a good idea answer, so here we go.
A spear is one of the simplest historical weapons, but that doesn't mean there is no nuance or complexity in how it was used in medieval / renaissance times. Hand placement is important can vary based on what the user intends.
I hope this quick demonstration clarifies why the manuscripts show it done that way.
The Landsknecht style HEMA jacket is from Superior Fencing, and the pants are from High Hill:
supfen.com/product/hema-jackets/hfg5602.html
highhillpants.wixsite.com/index/catalog-en
You might also be interested in strategies for using a sword against a spear:
youtu.be/25QOKmFXC_4
Patrons and members deserve a big Thank You for helping to keep this channel afloat! If you'd like to join as well:
patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
*** Music credits ***
The Enchanted Forest of Min by Hitctrl
opengameart.org/content/rpg-the-enchanted-forest-of-min
Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 license (CC BY 3.0)
*** Merch ***
bonfire.com/store/skallswag
If you want to join Bonfire to start selling your own merch: bonfire.com/welcome/07bb14169c804
Other ways to support the channel by shopping through affiliate links:
Kult of Athena, my favorite online store for reproductions of historical arms and armor, fantasy swords, etc:
kultofathena.com/?koa=259
Where to get HEMA gear and practice swords:
woodenswords.com/?Click=1799
GamerSupps powdered energy drinks and other stuff (I particularly like the SUS snack bars):
gamersupps.gg/Skall
I highly recommend the balms and oils from Beard Sorcery:
beardsorcery.com/?ref=0UEFtHWvZEmtD
Books about history, martial arts, swords, knives, video/audio equipment, and other stuff I recommend:
US - amazon.com/shop/skallagrimnilsson
Canada - amzn.to/2HeOCMA
*** Other social media ***
https://bsky.app/profile/skallagrim.bsky.social
facebook.com/SkallagrimYT
instagram.com/skallagrim_yt
#skallagrim #hema #historical #martialarts #medieval #spear #technique
