06-11-2012, 03:16 PM
I agree, especially as it was what I was saying above. Though I think we need to a) not be so brash as to posit a direct continuity in practices from 1700-700! :| Indeed I would not say particularly long swords were prominent in the LBA either, outside of Crete where the F class was most prominent (probably polity sponsored) there seems to be a heavy prefer for shorter, stouter types.
Also whilst a shorter type has some advantages in tighter corners, its perfectly usable (and in some cases, preferable) in open environs as we can see via the usage of the schianova or even by looking at, say, FMA.
Swords a priori require more advanced training patterns, I think this is something, sadly, which re-enactors just don't get. Even so, its obvious that weapons from early antiquity simply preclude advanced swordplay. They're not just viable tools for reprises, rebates, circular parries etc. In fact, these movements would be downright retarded with them.
Imagine something much more timed to wrestling, fought from a hanging guard. Only viable solution.
Also whilst a shorter type has some advantages in tighter corners, its perfectly usable (and in some cases, preferable) in open environs as we can see via the usage of the schianova or even by looking at, say, FMA.
Swords a priori require more advanced training patterns, I think this is something, sadly, which re-enactors just don't get. Even so, its obvious that weapons from early antiquity simply preclude advanced swordplay. They're not just viable tools for reprises, rebates, circular parries etc. In fact, these movements would be downright retarded with them.
Imagine something much more timed to wrestling, fought from a hanging guard. Only viable solution.
Jass
