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Differences between a more historically accurate and a trainer version for TAP/eastern style fights.

04/07/2023 12:37

We produce two verison for almost every type of basic training swords we have in the catalog. Let's look at this this typical "boat shaped pommeled" arming sword which was very common during XI-XII. century in Europe.

- With short handle the more accurate version fits tightly in the hand while the other can be used with a modern fencing gauntlet.

- The modern version has shorter guard.

- The fuller runs under the guard in the more accurate version, while the other has metal wedges to keep the guard durable.

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