Uploaded December 2024 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The development from guards with a single ring all the way to full complex hilts allowed the safe use of a different grip, with the index finger placed over a quillon. It has some advantages, but there is also a downside. Here is a quick explanation of what that downside ic.
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https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org:443/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=61105&viewType=detailView
royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-40739
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The development from guards with a single ring all the way to full complex hilts allowed the safe use of a different grip, with the index finger placed over a quillon. It has some advantages, but there is also a downside. Here is a quick explanation of what that downside ic.
*** Sources ***
metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27927
https://wallacelive.wallacecollection.org:443/eMP/eMuseumPlus?service=ExternalInterface&module=collection&objectId=61105&viewType=detailView
royalarmouries.org/collection/object/object-40739
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patreon.com/skallagrim
youtube.com/channel/UC3WIohkLkH4GFoMrrWVZZFA/join
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
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