The Shape and Function of Longsword Grips – Arms & Armor
2024年5月24日 · We look at an original longsword from the Oakeshott Institute collection and four historically accurate reproductions to explore how grip size, taper, and riser location impact the function of the weapon.
Gripping the Sword and Changing Grips - Historic Combat
Place the tip of the thumb on the Inside quillon. Press the tips of the Middle, Ring, and Little Fingers into the grip of the sword, and curl the tip of the Index Finger under the base of the blade (Fig 3e).
Pros and cons of grip/handles materials | SBG Sword Forum
2014年4月6日 · My apologies if any similar threads exist, but I was wondering about the differences in grip materials. Can anyone provide me with some pros and cons in regards to comfort, maintenance, appearence, how it affects handling, etc?
Grip Size and Gripping the Sword - Arms & Armor
2022年3月25日 · The way one interacts with the grip is more important than having the perfectly shaped grip on a sword. I was reminded of this when I saw one of Dr. Guy Windsor's recent posts about the way to avoid injury when using a sword frequently.
Medieval Sword Grip Size - Arms & Armor
2020年3月2日 · The grip of a sword is often overlooked in the study of the sword, so we thought we would share some of our research about how crucial this aspect of sword design can be. We recently have had a couple of queries on proper grip size and shape and thought others might be …
Klingenthal French m1821 Infantry Officer’s Sword
A Klingenthal made French Model 1821 Infantry Officer’s Sword and Scabbard with bufalo horn grip. The 29 1/2 inch plain blade has age and wear (patina patches, streaks, some small patches of light pitting, scratches, etc.) but is still good and firm in the hilt. The brass hilt / guard is in very good condition for its age.
Leather Grip on Swords - Fit and Finish - Bladesmith's Forum Board
2009年10月1日 · As I did not manage to get a photo of the finished grip on any of the swords, I attach an image of a sword with a similar grip to that of the broad one. It has a full leather cover over cord, and wire wrap on the narrow section towards the pommel.
Sword Science: What is a Hilt? - PAHUYUTH
The handle of a sword (also known as Gehilze, Hilze, Griffhilze, Heft) or sword grip is called hilt.
Sword Grip - marlowwhite.com
Detailed photo-based comparison of the Navy Sword Grip in a Buying Guide style. See how WKC's Navy Officer Sword Grip compares to other swords.
Sword Parts Explained - Weapons of Choice
It is meant to act as a counterweight to the blade so that the sword doesn’t feel so heavy in the hand. In general, heavy blades are matched with heavy pommels, and light blades with light pommels or even no pommel at all.