Regenyei Armory Italian Feder – Design insight about a Marozzo vibe small spadone The Spadone Project 2021-02-21 | Regenyei Armory sent me the new Italian Feder that was designed in Summer 2020. In this video I discuss some of the design concepts and ideas that were behind the sword project when we were working on it. Support us__________Patreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Awesome Couple of Swiss Two-Handed Swords of the 15th Century – Charles VIIIs Escort Had Them Too The Spadone Project 2026-09-16 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________SourcesBern, Burgerbibliothek, Mss.h.h.I.3 (1478-1483)Diebold Schilling, Amtliche Berner Chronik, vol. 3https://www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/bbb/Mss-hh-I0003/873Werner Rolevinck, MS M.801, Fasciculus temporum (1498), Naples, ItalyThe Morgan Librarythemorgan.org/collection/fasciculus-temporum/232__________Session Date: 15 January 2026.Collection: © Historisches Museum Basel https://www.hmb.ch/Specimen Dating: late 15th - early 16th century Inventory Number: 2002.2Origin: Swiss/GermanMeasurements:Overall length: 1632 mmBlade length: 1101 mmHandle length: 447 mmPommel length: 73 mmPommel width: 35.74 mmCrossguard width: 308 mmPoB: 77 mm (from crossguard)fpp: tipWeight: 2709 gWe thank the Historisches Museum Basel staff for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimens.
Was It Modified? – Original Fechtschwert in Solothurn. The Replicas Dont Do It Justice Enough The Spadone Project 2026-09-02 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 16 January 2026.Collection: Museum Altes Zeughaus Solothurn (Solothurn, Switzerland). Inv. No- MAZ313Specimen Dating: 16th centuryOrigin: Swiss or GermanMeasurements:Overall length: 1348 mmBlade length: 1040 mmHandle length: 246 mmPommel length: 46.55 mmPommel width: 47.89 mmcrossguard width: 258 mmPoB: 950 mm (from crossguard)Weight: 1674 gTapers from 7.81 mm thickness to 1.48 mm.Widens after the shilt from 24 mm to 27mm at tip.While it's not the prettiest of the extant examples, it had amazing properties. I really loved how it handles; a great Fechtschwert.This Video was recorded over half a year ago. In the meantime, we have measured 11 extant Fechtschwerter.We thank the Museum Altes Zeughaus staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimen.– MAZ website: https://museum-alteszeughaus.so.ch/
Ugly Original Feder – This Fechtschwert Is Indeed an Unusual-Looking Fencing Sword The Spadone Project 2026-08-22 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 3 September 2025.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: 38883Specimen Dating: around second half 16th centuryOrigin: Swiss or GermanMeasurements:Overall length: 1230 mmBlade length: 967 mmHandle length: 191 mmPommel length: 52 mmPommel width: 42.65 mmcrossguard width: 243 mmPoB: 165 mm (from crossguard)Weight: 1630 gRegarding the term Paratschwert: In the sources we find the term Paratschwert next to Fechtschwert etc. It seems to be a designated term for a weapon. In a source, there is also a wreath mentioned hanging from the Paratschwert and we have depictions of a Fechtschwert that has a wreath on it. But what makes it a Paratschwert? Just the fact that it is being used in a parade? Or because it differs from the normally used Fechtschwert? The Sword in the video, looks like the Fechtschwerter but its tip would not be effective to cause a bleeding head wound, without serious injury. As we know, the Fechtschul event also included demonstration fights. There the fencers went full on, without trying to actual cause the wound. So we have the theory, this sword is one of these. And maybe that sort of display is part of a parade...That led to the idea that this is a Paratschwert. A theory, that is over 1 year old now, and more research was conducted. We still don't know. We want to point out that we carefully assumed the terminus back then, while making it clear that we are not sure whether that is the actual term for this type of Fechtschwert. We thank the SKKG staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimen.– SKKG website: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro
Late 16th Century Military Dusack from Meyers Times – Saber-like Chopper With an Interesting Blade The Spadone Project 2026-08-09 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 12 January 2026.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: 20306Specimen Dating: around end of 16th/early 17th centuryOrigin: StyriaMeasurements:Overall length: 990 mmBlade length: 850 mmHandle length: 100 mmPommel length: 20 mmPommel width: 45 mmcrossguard width: 220 mmPoB: 170 mm (from crossguard)FPP: 400 mm (from crossguard)Weight: 1219 gWidth at base: 35 mmWidth at tip: 6 mmThickness at base: 6 mm (spine)Thickness at tip: 0.7 mm (spine yelman) We thank the SKKG staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimen.– SKKG website: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro
A Cool Long Northern Italian Sidesword or Rappir in Switzerland From The Landsknecht Heydays The Spadone Project 2026-07-26 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________SourcesThe Cleveland Museum of Art, Hans Holbein 1523, Dance of the Death, The count 1929.164clevelandart.org/art/1929.164?utm_source=art_detail_shareChristoph Amberger 1543, Portrait Christoph Baumgartner, Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien GG_889 Landesbibliothek Hannover, Das Trachtenbuch des Augsburgers Mattäus Schwarz 1520-1560, that plate is from the workshop of Christoph Amberger.de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Datei:Trachtenbuch_des_Matthaus_Schwarz_aus_Augsburg,1520_-_1560.PDF__________Session Date: 17 January 2026.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: 09174Specimen Dating: around 1530-1550Origin: Northern ItalyMeasurements:Overall length: 1190 mmBlade length: 1060 mmHandle length: 72 mmPommel length: 47 mmPommel width: 55 mmcrossguard width: 104 mmPoB: 155 mm (from crossguard)FPP: 480 mm (from crossguard)Weight: 1510 gWidth at base: 32 mmWidth at tip: 5 mmThickness at base: 6 mmThickness at tip: 2 mmRing diameter min/max: 35 mm / 102 mmplate: 52mm wide x 41 mm high (without hook)loop length on back: 72 mmFingerring diameter min/max: 30 mm x 20 mm We thank the SKKG staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimen.– SKKG website: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro
The Longest Two-Handed Sword You Will See Today! An Original Greatsword from a Swiss Museum The Spadone Project 2026-07-08 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 14 March 2026.Collection: © Museum Aargau (Sammlungszentrum Egliswil, Switzerland). https://www.museumaargau.ch/uebersichtSpecimen Dating: mid of 16th century Inventory Number: K-5475Origin: Swiss/GermanMeasurements in mm and g:Overall length: 1959Blade length: 1411Handle length: 452Pommel length: 86Pommel width: 63.6crossguard width: 405Ring height: 72Ring width: 113PoB: 81 (from crossguard)fpp: tipWeight: 4800gWe thank the Museum Aargau staff for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimens.
16th Century Gilded Sword of Justice: Not All That Glitters is Gold, But This Is The Spadone Project 2026-06-24 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 14 March 2026.Collection: © Museum Aargau (Sammlungszentrum Egliswil, Switzerland). https://www.museumaargau.ch/uebersichtSpecimen Dating: beginning of the 16th century.Inventory Number: K-3745Origin: unclear: German/Swiss/ItalianMeasurements:Overall length: 1288 mmBlade length: 966 mmHandle length: 241 mmPommel length: 70 mmPommel width: 48.68 mmcrossguard width: 335 mmPoB: 90 mm (from crossguard)Weight: 1819 gWe thank the Museum Aargau staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimens.
Longsword? Yes, but Call This One Reitschwert! – Original Styrian-Style Renaissance Knights Sword The Spadone Project 2026-06-09 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 12 January 2026.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: GD-0062Specimen Dating: around second half 16th centuryOrigin: StyrianMeasurements:Overall length: 1343 mmBlade length: 1071 mmHandle length: 190 mmPommel length: approx 69.16 mmPommel width: 51.5 mmcrossguard width: 345 mmPoB: 123 mm (from crossguard)Weight: 2014 gWe thank the SKKG staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimen.– SKKG website: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro
Giornicos Rotelle - Original Late-Medieval Italian Shields From a Swiss Battlefield (1478) The Spadone Project 2026-05-20 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.*Support us**Patreon:* patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________*Socials**Facebook:* facebook.com/TheSpadoneProject*Instagram:* instagram.com/thespadoneproject*Website:* thespadoneproject.com__________The Rotelle (sg. Rotella, Roundshield) from the battle of Giornico (1478) have been kept in Switzerland for centuries, with many in Lucerne. They have been hung in the Curia of Lucerne and in churches as memorials of the victory. They have been lent to other cantons and cities and used in theatre and carnival processions. This caused some of the shields to deteriorate and be damaged due to bad storage conditions. Finally, the shields were given to the Museum in Lucerne. Jakob Meyer-Bielmann documented them in the 1860s and depicted them in an album, which is still in the Museum's possession and even includes his handwritten texts and drafts. Most of the shields vary in diameter from 50 to 65cm and weigh from 2200g to approx. 3400g. They are constructed from wooden planks that have been glued together and covered in leather/rawhide, which was glued and nailed to the planks. Sometimes there is Zwilch as well (a double-woven linen cloth). On the back of the shields the leather straps were nailed to the wood, where the shieldbearer put his arm through and held on to the grip. To cushion the arm and absorb a bit of incoming force, leather has been nailed to the wood and was filled with Werg (fibres left when treating flax) and hair as well as seagrass. *Session Date:* 13 January 2026.__________*Sources*Luzern, Korporation Luzern, S 23 fol.: Illustrated Chronicle by Diebold Schilling of Lucerne (Luzerner Schillling) (https://www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/kol/S0023-2). p. 277.HMLU 00036G 2460 g; D 63.5 cm Probably showing the coat of arms of the Arcimboldi family.HMLU 00035G 2334g; H 64 cm x B 62.5 cm Connected to the Trivulzio familyHMLU 01832 Meyer- Bielmann. Jakob. Album "Die Mailänder Rundschilde im Zeughaus Luzern", 1868. Loose folio, no. 6, no. 7, no. 22.Detail from a chest. ca. 1488. Milan, Collezioni delle Civiche Raccolte d'Arte Applicata del Castello Sforzesco. Photo ®Julian RonnebergerWe want to thank the staff of the Museum Luzern.
Cutting Test With an Early Type of Landsknecht Schlachtschwert – A Sword by Landsknecht Emporium P.2 The Spadone Project 2026-05-06 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is. For the review of the sword, we didn't receive any compensation. It was just nice to do. Support usPatreon: / thespadoneproject Your monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: / thespadoneproject Instagram: / thespadoneproject Website: thespadoneproject.comWe test and talk about a sword custom-made by Adam Bodorics of Landsknecht Emporium. Unfortunately, the customer had to cancel the order for personal reasons. Adam asked us to review and discuss it to see how valid his approach was for a type of sword he is not very used to making. The result you see in the video. We hope this sword can find a new owner. It would be a pity if it doesn't.Stats:Steel: 51CrV4, Mild steelOverall Length: 1510mmBlade Length: 1097mmBlade hardness: 52-54 HrCGrip length with/without pommel: 390/335mmForegrip length: 180mmWeight: 2490gPoint of Balance: 120mmBlade width at base: 39,4mmBlade thickness at base: 7,9mmBlade width 10mm below the tip: 11mmBlade thickness 10mm below the tip: 3mmCrossguards full length: 310mmCrossguards depth (distance between the highest points of the rings): 165mmWidth of the rings: 135mmIf you are interested in the sword, contact Landsknecht Emporium directly through their socials or write an email to info@landsknechtemporium.com Facebook: facebook.com/LandsknechtEmporiumCheck out the first part of the swords review:A Two-Handed Sword 16th-C. Style. Gilded Schlachtschwert Review with Adam of Landsknecht Emporium P1 youtu.be/btHAPam9ZEI
A Two-Handed Sword 16th-C. Style. Gilded Schlachtschwert Review with Adam of Landsknecht Emporium P1 The Spadone Project 2026-05-06 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is. For the review of the sword, we didn't receive any compensation. It was just nice to do. __________Support usPatreon: / thespadoneproject Your monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: / thespadoneproject Instagram: / thespadoneproject Website: thespadoneproject.comWe talk about a sword custom-made by Adam Bodorics of Landsknecht Emporium. Unfortunately, the customer had to cancel the order for personal reasons. Adam asked us to review and discuss it to see how valid his approach was for a type of sword he is not very used to making. The result you see in the video. We hope this sword can find a new owner. It would be a pity if it doesn't. Stats:Steel: 51CrV4, Mild steelOverall Length: 1510mmBlade Length: 1097mmBlade hardness: 52-54 HrCGrip length with/without pommel: 390/335mmForegrip length: 180mmWeight: 2490gPoint of Balance: 120mmBlade width at base: 39,4mmBlade thickness at base: 7,9mmBlade width 10mm below the tip: 11mmBlade thickness 10mm below the tip: 3mmCrossguards full length: 310mmCrossguards depth (distance between the highest points of the rings): 165mmWidth of the rings: 135mmIf you are interested in the sword, contact Landsknecht Emporium directly through their socials or write an email to info@landsknechtemporium.com Facebook: facebook.com/LandsknechtEmporiumCheck out the other videos mentioned:Katzbalger From Reuss In Lucerne - Original Sword Found In Swiss Lake Outflowyoutu.be/SfnQpWwyL8gVery Cool Big Swiss Stabby Two-Handed Sword – Original Schlachtschwert in Aargau Collectionyoutu.be/fVknQ0q7ovkCutting Test With an Early Type of Landsknecht Schlachtschwert – A Sword by Landsknecht Emporium P.2youtu.be/IIs5uhcWEpw
Katzbalger From Reuss In Lucerne - Original Sword Found In Swiss Lake Outflow The Spadone Project 2026-04-23 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is. *Support us* *Patreon:* patreon.com/TheSpadoneProject Your monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc. You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated. __________ *Socials* *Facebook:* facebook.com/TheSpadoneProject *Instagram:* instagram.com/thespadoneproject *Website:* thespadoneproject.com __________ The Katzbalger is a sword deeply connected to the Landsknechte and their culture. In this video, we look at a find from Lucerne. *Session Date:* 13 January 2026. __________ Hosting institution: Museum LuzernWe want to thank the staff of the Museum Luzern. __________
Very Cool Big Swiss Stabby Two-Handed Sword – Original Schlachtschwert in Aargau Collection The Spadone Project 2026-04-09 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our YouTube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 14 March 2026.Collection: © Museum Aargau (Sammlungszentrum Egliswil, Switzerland). https://www.museumaargau.ch/uebersichtSpecimen Dating: mid of 16th century Inventory Number: K-5476Origin: Swiss/GermanMeasurements in mm and g:Overall length: 1674Blade length: 1158Handle length: 441Pommel length: 57Pommel width: 60crossguard width: 377Ring height: 73Ring width: 138PoB: 30 (from crossguard)fpp: tipWeight: 3646We thank the Museum Aargau staff for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimens.
Newly Found Couple of Historical Fechtschwerter – Fencing Swords Never Seen! The Spadone Project 2026-03-31 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 6 March 2026.Collection: Badisches Landesmuseum (Karlsruhe, Germany).Specimen Dating: end of 16th century Inventory Numbers: G160/161 Origin: GermanCheck the stats on fb:facebook.com/TheSpadoneProject/posts/pfbid02NM6G3dWZYUe8ErUu7ESFGUM8qSjTY15BkEkYeqaMG62TNseKUSz1WXaaD16JEcVWl__________*Sources*Practice Sword from The Metropolitan Museum of Art (30.03.2026)metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/27910Gründtliche Beschreibung/ der freyen Ritterlichen vnnd Adelichen kunst des Fechtens/ in allerley gebreuchlichen Wehren/ mit vil schönen vnd nützlichen Figuren gezieret vnd fürgestellet. Joachim Meyer. Straßburg 1570. Table XXXII (Provided by Leipzig University LibraryNo Copyright - Public Domain Marked, 30.03.2026)__________We thank the Badisches Landesmuseum staff for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimens.– Landesmuseum website: https://www.landesmuseum.de/__________Epochentrotterhttps://epochentrotter.de/is a Podcast about History by Marvin Gedigk and Dr. Katharina Gedigk__________Cyrill Hamm, who made an accurate replica of the Zürich Fechtschwert, is a bladesmith and HEMA trainer, also from the Zurich area.Check out Cyrill's work here:https://www.messerschmiedehamm.ch/
Katzbalger Styles – Comparison of Three Different Swords and a Dagger The Spadone Project 2026-02-01 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is. *Support us* *Patreon:* patreon.com/TheSpadoneProject Your monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc. You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated. __________ *Socials* *Facebook:* facebook.com/TheSpadoneProject *Instagram:* instagram.com/thespadoneproject *Website:* thespadoneproject.com __________ The Katzbalger is a sword deeply connected to the Landsknechte and their culture. In this Video we look at early examples from different regions, a stylewise connected dagger and a late variant of the Katzbalger. *Session Date:* 12 January 2026. __________ *Statistics*Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: G-0489 Specimen Dating: 1490s or later. Origin: Probably German/Swiss.Measurements in mm and g: Overall length: 846Blade length: 712 Handle length: 102 Pommel length: 24 Pommel width: 47 PoB: 135 (from crossguard) Weight: 645g The blade width tapers from 36 at the base, to 5 at tip.The blade thickness tapers at the corresponding points from 5 to 0.9.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: 35321 Specimen Dating: 1490s or later. Origin: Probably Italian/Austrian.Measurements in mm and g: Overall length: 1024Blade length: 869Handle length: 98 Pommel length: 32.6 Pommel width: 58.1 PoB: 214 (from crossguard) Weight: 853g The blade width tapers from 38.87 at the base, to 4.7 at tip.The blade thickness tapers at the corresponding points from 4.1 to 2.24.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: 36615 Specimen Dating: 1500s or later. Origin: Probably German/Swiss.Measurements in mm and g: Overall length: 407Blade length: 299Handle length: 78.8Pommel length: 22Pommel width: 32PoB: NAWeight: NA (Time issue) __________*Sources*Kelvingrove’s Katzbalgercollections.glasgowmuseums.com/mwebcgi/mweb?request=record;id=243172;type=101#Boccia, Lionello Giorgio, and Eduardo T. Coelho. Armi bianche italiane. Milano: Bramante Editrice, 1975. 171./172.Patrizi, Franceso. De paralleli militari di Francesco Patrizi. Parte 2. Della militia riformata. Nella quale s'aprono, i modi, e l'ordinanze varie degli antichi. Accomodate a nostri fuochi ... e di varie figure militari adorna. Rome, 1595. P. 43, 44.youtu.be/s8BK7S-BqUE?si=Dg1_L7-iZZwQrx_rWe want to thank the staff of the SKKG.
Bauernwehr or Rugger –Original Knife of the last quarter of the 16th century –In SKKG, Switzerland The Spadone Project 2025-12-27 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Some notes on the terms. Rugger is a term used for a "dreieckigen Degen," which is associated with the Haus- und Bauernwehr. The term is only used in Switzerland. Nowadays, it is sometimes used to point out a Haus- or Bauernwehr that is shapewise favouring the thrust compared to "normal" Haus- or Bauernwehren. The triangular shape or the "Dolch mit breitem Rücken?" (dagger with a broad back) mentioned in the Idiotikon might support that idea to a certain degree. Hugo Schneider associates the blade shape with the Schnepf/Schnäpf (Beak) in the Griffwaffenkatalog of the Swiss National Museum (p. 266).For the terms see:www.woerterbuchnetz.de/DWB?lemid=W11884https://digital.idiotikon.ch/idtkn/id6.htm#!page/60793/mode/1upSupport usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 3 September 2025.Bauern- oder Hauswehr, locally also called Rugger.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: G-0128Specimen Dating: last quarter of the 16th century. Origin: Blade German (by Munich Bladesmith Wolfgang Stäntler (ca. 1544-1622), handle Swiss.Measurements in mm and g:Stats as always in mm and g. Oal=378bl=264hl=114(incl Bolster & Nagel)PoB=35weight=335gNagel: 22.6.x15.5x24 (LxWxH)Thickness (Spine): It tapers from 6mm after the Bolster down to 4.4(99mm from tip) to 0.85 at tip. Thickness (blade just at bevel): 4.5mm after bolster down to 3.9 (99mm from tip) to 1.1 at tipEdge: 1mm on Blade: 1.41 to 1.05 on average.Bladewidth: from 27mm at base to 28mm (at165 bl) to 2..8mm at tip.Seven iron tube rivets holding antler scales to the grip. The blade has a nice yelman and bears the mark of Wolfgang Stäntler (1544-1622). We thank the SKKG staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimen.– SKKG website: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro
Landsknecht Flamberge – Original sword of the Second Half of the 16th C. – In SKKG, Switzerland The Spadone Project 2025-11-28 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is.Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 3 September 2025.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: GC-0030Specimen Dating: 1560s onwards more likely later.Origin: Probably Northern Germany.Measurements in mm and g:Overall length: 1670Blade length: 1168Handle length: 431Pommel length: approx 55Pommel width: 55crossguard width: 499Ring height: 78Ring width: 115PoB: 65 (from crossguard)Weight: 2990Pommel at least, and maybe leather, most likely later replacements.We thank the SKKG staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimen.– SKKG website: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro
Landsknecht Katzbalger - Original Sword from the 1540s or Later The Spadone Project 2025-10-29 | Disclaimer: We have to look at, measure, and analyse the blades on the spot before making the video, so these videos are unscripted and based on our knowledge and research, not in-depth analysis with literature, etc. So if small inaccuracies occur, we try to correct them here; otherwise, we leave the video as it is. Addendum: We mention earlier Katzbalger and describe it with the fishtail pommel etc. Ofc there are even earlier ones, it was to point at the most commonly known ones. Here is an even earlier Katzbalger: https://digital.skkg.ch/intro/skkg%3Aobject%2F9610c434-ca16-4579-92af-047c7b6dc719Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 3 September 2025.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland). Inventory-No: 35337Specimen Dating: 1540s or later.Origin: Probably German.Measurements in mm and g:Overall length: 868Blade length: 736Handle length: 90Pommel length: 30.5Pommel width: 55Ring height: 62Ring width: 122Ring thickness: 10knuckle guard length: 110knuckle guard furthest distance point (outside) to handle: 60knuckle guard thickness: 10PoB: 94 (from crossguard)Weight: 1270The blade width tapers from 48.3 at the base, to 41 (400 from cg) to 34.2 (at 700).The blade thickness tapers at the corresponding points from 5.3 to 4.2 to 1.2.The blade edge at the corresponding points is 1.1, 0.9 and 0.65 We thank the SKKG staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimen.– SKKG website: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro__________Some of the pictures we took from the Rijksmuseum, Amsterdam.https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200120147https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200119840https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200257316https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200136522https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200166887https://id.rijksmuseum.nl/200120422Some more Katzbalger, also earlier ones with a bit more pronounced tips:https://basedescollections.musee-armee.fr/ark:/66008/2069PO.locale=frhttps://www.khm.at/kunstwerke/landsknechtsschwert-mit-scheide-372681https://digital.skkg.ch/intro/skkg%3Aobject%2F9434dea7-09c0-497d-bd25-95935f10040c
Destreza Nightmare: Extending Two-Handed Rapier Historical – in SKKG, Switzerland @Skallagrim The Spadone Project 2025-09-20 | Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 3 September 2025.Collection: SKKG (Winterthur, Switzerland).Specimen Dating: beginning of the 17th century.Origin: German.For the specific measurements, check our Facebook page.We thank the SKKG staff for their kind collaboration and for letting us analyse and document the collection's specimen.– SKKG website: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/introIf you want to check it, Skallagrim made a video about this kind of sword, inspired by some of our old content.youtu.be/E7XCSAKV0Yk?si=lDqAY4KWXGLjLLie
Historical Achille Marozzo style spadone or two handed sword in Museo Leone, Vercelli The Spadone Project 2025-09-10 | Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 25 July 2025.Collection: Museo Leone (Vercelli, Italy).Specimen Dating: first decades of the 16th century.Origin: Italian or Iberian.We thank the Museo Leone staff for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyze and document the collection's specimen.– Museo Leone website: http://www.museoleone.it/Video featuring with Federico Malagutti: youtu.be/IoAodkHeqdc?si=bFgnvTebSkAAaKDgVideo of the Ventura Biscotto's spadone: youtu.be/8w_NyTPjEs4?si=hg6EHs0C9DGH3uuH
Historical Federschwert with Federico Malagutti (Fechtschwert, actually) – In the Landesmuseum The Spadone Project 2025-08-03 | Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 14 March 2025.Collection: Landesmuseum depot (Affoltern, Switzerland).Specimen Dating: end of 15th-mid 16th century (more likely first quarter of 16th century).Origin: German or Swiss.We thank the Landesmuseum Staff for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyze and document the collection's specimens.– Landesmuseum website: https://www.landesmuseum.ch/__________Cyrill Hamm, who made an accurate replica of this Fechtschwert, is a bladesmith and HEMA trainer, also from the Zurich area.Check out Cyrill's work here:https://www.messerschmiedehamm.ch/Follow Federico Malagutti on:Youtubeyoutube.com/@FedericoMalagutti?si=7UV2DPh2zgtVC9mHFacebookfacebook.com/FedemalaInstagraminstagram.com/federicomalagutti
A Hybrid Schlachtschwert, for a Landsknecht or Reisläufer? – Historical Sword in the Landesmuseum The Spadone Project 2025-06-27 | Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 14 March 2025.Collection: Landesmuseum depot (Affoltern, Switzerland).Specimen Dating: first half—maybe first decades—of the 16th century.Origin: German, Italian or Swiss. The sword features a mix of styles.We thank the Landesmuseum Staff for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyze and document the collection's specimens.– Landesmuseum website: https://www.landesmuseum.ch/__________Some sourcesA sword of this kind is depicted in the Suardi Chapel by the Italian artist Lorenzo Lotto, in Trescore Balneario, North Italy.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suardi_ChapelWe know of other depictions and specimens with the same kind of hybrid S-shaped crossguard, but we will keep them for the book, or future videos ;)
Italian Spadone marked VENTURA BISCOTTI - Historical Sword in a Swiss Collection The Spadone Project 2025-05-28 | Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 12 March 2025.Collection: Stiftung für Kunst, Kultur und Geschichte (Winterthur, Switzerland).Specimen Dating: first dacades of the 16th century (given Ventura’s date of birth [1501] probably around 1518-1526).Origin: Italian, Tuscany, Villa Basilica.Ventura Biscotto (1501–?), one of four sons of Nicolao aka Biscotto (probably around 1460–?). If you want to know more about Villa Basilica weapons and the Biscotto family you don’t want to miss TSP book. If you want updates about the book work, subscribe to our Patreon, we publish a monthly activity sum up.The signature on the blade is ‘VENTURA / BISCOTTI’We thank Andreas Rub from the SKKG-Staff and the SKKG-Collection for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyze and document the collection's specimens.– SKKG website: https://www.skkg.ch/– SKKG digital collection: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro__________Some sourcesReid, William. Biscotto me fecit. From ‘Armi Antiche, Bollettino dell’Accademia di S. Marciano’. Torino: numero unico, 1965.There are other sources that we are keeping for TSP book work in progress.
Swiss German Two-handed Sword - Historical Sword in a Swiss Collection The Spadone Project 2025-04-22 | Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 12 March 2025.Collection: Stiftung für Kunst, Kultur und Geschichte (Winterthur, Switzerland).Specimen Dating: end of the 15th century (around 1478 or later).Origin: Swiss or German.We thank Andreas Rub from the SKKG-Staff and the SKKG-Collection for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyze and document the collection's specimens.– SKKG website: https://www.skkg.ch/– SKKG digital collection: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro__________Some sourcesBerner Chronik: https://www.e-codices.unifr.ch/en/list/one/bbb/Mss-hh-I0003Pietro Monte: wiktenauer.com/wiki/Pedro_MontePietro Monte’s Exercitiorum Atque Artis Militaris Collectanea:Wiktenauer - wiktenauer.com/wiki/Exercitiorum_Atque_Artis_Militaris_Collectanea_(Pedro_Monte)Bibliothèque Mazarine - https://bibnum.institutdefrance.fr/ark:/61562/mz2503Collectanea’s frontispiece used in the video: Pietro Monte, Petri Montii exercitiorum : atque artis militaris collectanea In tris libros distincta, 1509, Bibliothèque Mazarine, 2° 4828-1 (https://bibnum.institutdefrance.fr/ark:/61562/mz2503)For a translation of Monte’s Collectanea you can check Jeffrey L. Forgeng’s “Pietro Monte's Collectanea: The Arms, Armour and Fighting Techniques of a Fifteenth-Century Soldier”.Passau Wolf picture used in the video: TSP photo.
Renaissance Venetian Spadone - Historical Sword in a Swiss collection The Spadone Project 2025-03-29 | We are showing you one of our recent discoveries, an Italian spadone. Two-handed swords this long or longer are called Schlachtschwert in German (sometimes also called Zweihänder, although this is not a historical name) and montante in Spanish and Portuguese.In the video we mention the sword hilt's nickel/chrome finishing that is almost certainly a modern treatment added sometime closer to our time. We also raised some skepticism in regard of the crossguard and pommel, but leaving space to the possibility of them being original. It is opinion of other two sword experts we discussed the sword with that the nickel/chrome presence might be an indicator of the hilt being not original at all, rather than later treated. A deeper metal analysis should be made to clarify these doubts.Support us– Patreon: patreon.com/c/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________Socials– Facebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProject– Instagram: instagram.com/thespadoneproject– Website: thespadoneproject.com__________Session Date: 12 March 2025.– Collection: Stiftung für Kunst, Kultur und Geschichte (Winterthur, Switzerland).– Specimen Dating: end of the 15th century or first decades of the 16th century.– Origin: Italian, probably Venetian.We thank Andreas Rub from the SKKG-Staff and the SKKG-Collection for the kind collaboration and for letting us analyze and document the collection's specimens.– SKKG website: https://www.skkg.ch/– SKKG digital collection: https://digital.skkg.ch/de/intro
How to support research on Iberian Montante and other greatswords The Spadone Project 2024-12-15 | Link to our roadmap:figma.com/proto/HidOogsacrDhG6TEv9Whku/Untitled?node-id=0-1&t=tw0H4ExE7KBJIrqY-1__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Regenyei Armory Two-handed trainer n. 3 – spadone montante review The Spadone Project 2020-08-24 | Regenyei Armory sent me the new two-handed trainer n. 3 in order to have a review of it. Thanks to my friend Federico Malagutti who spent a weekend with me in order to test it in sparring, and much thanks to his girlfriend Elisa who did a great work behind the camera.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Diogo Gomes de Figueyredo // Memorial da prattica do montante // the cuts The Spadone Project 2020-04-26 | A "quick" demonstration of the main cuts present in Figueyredo's treatise about montante. I put it together to confront with "Montante Swordsmanship" Facebook page community.I see some improvable body mechanics as my wrists seem a bit weak and my edge alignment is far from perfect.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Spada a doi mane // Achille Marozzo // Assault 1 - Part 9 The Spadone Project 2020-04-19 | Almost over, this is the ninth part of ten. The last part is coming and then the first assault is over.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Spada a doi mane // Achille Marozzo // Assault 1 - Part 6 The Spadone Project 2020-04-19 | My first interpretation of part 6 of Marozzo's first assalto. Not very convinced by the tramazzone dynamic after the first falso manco. I considered the second cut to the head as a mere feint, so I bound it in a single movement which go directly to the leg as a single tramazzone, but honestly I could be wrong.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Iberian montante or spadone // Training solo drill on two sides // Narrow cut and thrusts The Spadone Project 2020-04-19 | A nice solo drill to train two sides combat in narrow space.You can do in your courtyard during quarantine.One altibaxo cut and two thrusts.Footwork and thrust control could be better though, so let's train together! ;)__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Spada a doi mane // Achille Marozzo // Assault 1 - Part 7 to 8 The Spadone Project 2020-04-16 | My set of Marozzo's first Assalto continues, with my cat starring as well.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Spada a doi mane // Achille Marozzo // Assault 1 - Part 5 The Spadone Project 2020-03-29 | Training continues with the 5th part of Marozzo's first assalto of spada a doi mane. This was shot yesterday, but I have already found a little mistake with the fifth blow, the tramazzone, where I do not end in "porta di ferro larga" but "cinghiara porta di ferro larga" instead, so with one more unnecessary step backward with the right foot. Good workout though.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Spada a doi mane // Achille Marozzo // Assault 1 - Part 4 The Spadone Project 2020-03-28 | My quarantine weekend training continues with the 4th part of Marozzo's first assalto of spada a doi mane. This one is already become more tricky to perform, but still fun to do. As I want an overall vision of his assalti I am not putting much effort on guards details. There is much space for improvement here.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Spada a doi mane // Achille Marozzo // 1 Assault - Part 1 to 3 The Spadone Project 2020-03-22 | While the Italian quarantine against Covid-19 goes on, I profit of my home reclusion to practice something new: I have never strongly studied and practiced Marozzo's assaults, but it has always been something I wanted to do sooner or later. This Sunday afternoon I took the treatise and, while cross-checking it with other video sources, I tried my best in 1 hour training.Also an excuse to test my brand new Regenyei montante which recently he sent me for a review. It is not the common longsword Feder, but with its length and weight seems way more suited to experiment Marozzo. Gravel under the feet dos not help, but I managed nonetheless.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Iberian montante // Domingo Luis Godinho // Regla 7 - In a wide street, attacked on both sides The Spadone Project 2019-12-30 | This is a first interpretation of Luis Godinho XIII regla 7 to fight in a wide street, attacked on both sides (source from amazon.com/Iberian-Swordplay-Domingo-Godinhos-Fencing/dp/193743933X/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=iberian+swordplay&qid=1577712461&sr=8-1).Sorry for the bad video quality: it is an improvised footage took months ago that then I decided to share online.A possible interpretation studied with my club mates. The regla is performed slowly and my mechanics are poor (not enough nimble, bad thrust structure and directioning). More work should be done to make the performance better, while other interpretation (possibly more fitting) could be done.My spadone is a Regenyei Armory n.4 customized with n.3 crossguard and shortened handle (~43,5 cm pommel included).__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Iberian montante // Diogo Gomes de Figueyredo // Regra XIII simple (guarda capa) The Spadone Project 2019-10-11 | This is a first interpretation on Figueyredo regra XIII simple, called "guarda capa" (guardin cloak).(Here the source and the great English translation by Eric Myers and Steve Hick http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Diogo_Gome...)Sorry for the bad video quality: it is an improvised footage took months ago that then I decided to share online.The rule was performed with a wood staff in order to make confidence with motion and speed without dealing with the heavy weight of montante or spadone. I was introducing the rule to other club mates with less experience.As you can see, the rule is performed to keep safe someone who went to the ground because of a wound, because unconscious or just to cover himself from the enemies. This is a performance not ruined by speed but as you can see, especially in the end of the video, the need not to stomp the person between your legs force you to pay attention and on the long run you can even lose the right sequence of stepping and cuts. Even though this last situation does not necessary mean it is bad: some variation can challenge better your enemies.In the interpretation of my group, the grounded person need to get laid in this way because this exact action of the montantero described by Figueyredo is not possible if the guarded one is just sitting on his/her knees: the montantero just can not turn as the body of the one being protected is always on his way. Instead, you can perform another rule described by Luis Godinho's manuscript (1599) that describe this second exact situation. __________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Regenyei Armory spadone unboxing The Spadone Project 2019-08-19 | My new spadone unboxing.The weapon is a customized montante n. 4 from Regenyei Armory with shortened handle (45 cm instead of 55 cm) mixed with pommel and guard from spadone n. 3__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
International Montante Symposium 2018 // Experimental Tournament The Spadone Project 2019-03-05 | The Experimental Tournament was developed by Jan Gosewinkel of Montantero Bonn for International Montante Symposium 2018 by Drei Wunder (Bielefeld, North Germany) and is a great experience: so much fun and so challenging.It is a 2 minutes multiple fight system which praises a conservative approach with a good score system to balance the roles which a player must suit during the tournament, as a montantero and as group attacker.This is a nice video kindly shot by a friend met during the event.My technique is somehow lacking and I made many errors and false steps but the fight was pure adrenaline and it must be played again.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Iberian montante // Diogo Gomez de Figueyredo // Regra I simple The Spadone Project 2018-12-02 | An old interpretation on Figueyredo regra I simple.(Here the source and the great English translation by Eric Myers and Steve Hick http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Diogo_Gome...)Here the regra is taken to its fundamental logic: perform talhos and revezes de baxo para sima going forward and backward, and I didn't care to stop the regra to the exact number of cuts written in the source. This is a good way to train resitance and to smooth arms movements.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Iberian montante // Diogo Gomez de Figueyredo // Regra III composta The Spadone Project 2018-12-02 | This is a first interpretation on Figueyredo regra IV composta.(Here the source and the great English translation by Eric Myers and Steve Hick http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Diogo_Gome...)Sorry for the bad video quality. This is a first experiment.Regra III composta is meant to drive your opponent before you. We apply it on a quite narrow space because we came to the conclusion that it only works when the enemies have little space to sneak behind the montantero, but the street is wide enough not to need the regra for narrow streets. Even if Figueyredo doesn't ask for talhos and revezes orizontal, we find them more suited to collect enemies and to control the area, while more diagonal cuts leave openings to enemies' thrusts. Another consideration is about the left and right space: the blows performed by the montantero aren't the same on both sides, so tactics requires to set your position on the street in a way that gives you space to collect on the right while keeping the others pressed on the left. The more they are pressed the less space they have to perform actually dangeorus counterattacks. In this video you can see how I failed in doing so, and the foe on the extreme left put a thrust right on my face.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
Iberian montante // Diogo Gomez de Figueyredo // Regra composta IV The Spadone Project 2018-11-27 | This is a first interpretation on Figueyredo regra IV composta.(Here the source and the great English translation by Eric Myers and Steve Hick http://wiktenauer.com/wiki/Diogo_Gomes_de_Figueyredo)Sorry for the bad video quality. This is a first experiment.As you can see, speed and solid intention are vital to succeed and to survive the enemy: my execution is quite effective but speed is improvable as well as nimbleness. I could have been stabbed on the back more than a time and, even if the fear to be wounded is significant to keep enemies at distance, more back cover is needed, paired with a more consistent and fluid stepping.More considerations should be done.__________Support usPatreon: patreon.com/TheSpadoneProjectYour monthly contribution will sustain our research expenses, like travel costs, materials, etc.You can also subscribe to our Youtube channel to stay updated.__________SocialsFacebook: facebook.com/TheSpadoneProjectInstagram: instagram.com/thespadoneprojectWebsite: thespadoneproject.com
