I've realized how my personal bias affected my opinion of different swords, and it's time to set things straight. To someone who practices historical European swordsmanship (particularly longsword, baskethilt broadsword, and rapier) the lack of a protective crossguard or complex hilt may seem like a disadvantage. But many other martial arts systems are adapted to different types to swords and don't require hand protection.
It's a common mistake to judge weapons with different backgrounds based on one's own preferences and experiences, but we should be aware of it.
The swords shown in this video:
1.) Renaissance longsword by Michael "Tinker" Pearce
2.) Tang dao by Ronin
3.) Espada Y Daga by Traditional Filipino Weapons
4.) The Gaddhjalt by Albion
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6 май 2016