Test Cutting Guide
Test Cutting with sharp swords is both an important part of martial arts training and a extremely fun pastime. But as most (reasonable) people would expect any time you handle a weapon you need to give it the proper respect.
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Sharps
Mikko Makes An Even Better Stand
Mikko Lehto made a stand that is a million times better than my proof of concept. So let’s have a look at what he did.
Alternative Cutting Stand Design For Paper
An alternative design for a paper cutting stand, using single column.
Rolled Up Paper Tubes: The Other, Other, Tatami
In this article I’m going to detail a tatami alternative: newsprint targets wrapped around cardboard shipping tubes. What are the preparation methods, and how can we use it for feedback.
Test Cutting – FAQ, Myths, and Safety
Introduction to HEMA test cutting questions, myths, and (most importantly) safety.
Turning-In Your Cuts: Is It Inevitable?
Our modern training context encourages us to turn-in our cuts, without even being aware of it. What is turning-in, and why should you care?
You Can’t Fix Your Edge Alignment
When watching someone mess up a cut to remark “the edge alignment was off”. Now, this is technically correct, but I propose that it is a very unhelpful way to think about things.
Sharp Sparring
Are the mechanics of sparring with sharp swords appreciably different than with blunts? We fought with sharps so you don’t have to.