Alright Willy its time to put this idea that Saviolo used short weapons to bed. The indication of what length of weapons Saviolo used comes from the writings...
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Aaron Gormanshaw
aaagorman
Apr 10, 2007 4:01 am
Wilhelm, please take this next comment not as an insult on your height, but instead another view in the discussion. "The blade to be a yard and an inch for men...
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Kelly Wyatt
snowy_owl30
Apr 10, 2007 1:53 pm
I beg your pardon but I do see some rather large holes in your theory that require some attention. My curiosity and need to learn request that I beg your...
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Eve Harris & David St...
asa1066
Apr 10, 2007 2:26 pm
I think that the connection being made does have some merit. Saviolo was operating in England and as noted was one of the main targets of Silver’s ire. As...
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Eve Harris & David St...
asa1066
Apr 10, 2007 2:45 pm
And Capo Ferro also recommends a sword length with the pommel touching the arm pit (Anglo, 2000:98). Albrecht _____ From: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com...
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Aaron Gormanshaw
aaagorman
Apr 10, 2007 3:09 pm
Was that to the armpit when standing straight or somewhat squat "en guarde"? _____ Oh, and the master who referred to the pommel touching the arm pit was...
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Eve Harris & David St...
asa1066
Apr 10, 2007 4:09 pm
The illustration indicates a standing position. Albrecht _____ From: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Aaron Gormanshaw ...
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argh@...
govianus
Apr 10, 2007 5:12 pm
As Saviolo is specifically one of the people that Silver complains about, as well as his two business partners in his Fencing salle--Rocco and Ieronimo--it is...
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Eve Harris & David St...
asa1066
Apr 10, 2007 5:23 pm
I like Oakshott's definition of a sword vs. a rapier. If you can cut someone's arm off with it, it's a sword, if you can't, it's a rapier. Albrecht _____ From:...
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Gerrard
eviltoymaker
Apr 10, 2007 5:35 pm
Well yes it is: May 1st is not that far away........ " Don't forget your " Roster Updates " ! [Non-text portions of this message have been removed]...
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Kelly Wyatt
snowy_owl30
Apr 10, 2007 6:54 pm
The only thing that's clear is that I need to do some reading on Silver and Saviolo...and then catch up with you again. Any suggestions? Links? Here's what...
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John Enzinas
johnny_vague
Apr 10, 2007 7:53 pm
... Saviolo was done in English. The transcriptions you have found are the most easily accessable but you can also find reproductions of both. ...
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Eve Harris & David St...
asa1066
Apr 10, 2007 7:56 pm
And here is one with some commentary by Stephen Hand: http://www.classicalfencing.com/articles/saviolo1.php Albrecht _____ From: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com...
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Eve Harris & David St...
asa1066
Apr 10, 2007 7:57 pm
Here is another one for Saviolo: http://www.kismeta.com/saviol.html Albrecht _____ From: E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com [mailto:E_Rapier@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf ...
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John Enzinas
johnny_vague
Apr 10, 2007 8:04 pm
... this is a very poor interpretation. --j...
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c_bakema
Apr 10, 2007 8:08 pm
I've read what parts of the body need to be covered, but what articals of clothing (garb) are needed? I sort of have the following: Gloves, Gorget, and...
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John Enzinas
johnny_vague
Apr 10, 2007 8:10 pm
... More accurately, some parts are good but in too many places they assume that what Saviolo said was not clear instead of assuming that they weren't doing it...
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John Enzinas
johnny_vague
Apr 10, 2007 8:22 pm
No particular pieces of clothing are *required* as garb, but some are required as armour (hood and gloves for example). Other than that you can make garb like...
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c_bakema
Apr 10, 2007 8:28 pm
Right now I'm more for tunics then anything. I'm still working on getting some garb together. Person wise, I'm looking at mid 10th century Irish/Norse. Of...
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Kathleen Gormanshaw
kgormanshaw
Apr 10, 2007 8:37 pm
... I am an 8th century Norse woman from Sweden. Since an 8th century Norse woman from Sweden would never have been found fencing with a rapier, I picked the...
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David Whitford
dbw6969
Apr 10, 2007 8:39 pm
Another source but thelink evades my memory right now is William Wilsons stuff for Tattershall Robert ... ...
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Eve Harris & David St...
asa1066
Apr 10, 2007 9:07 pm
Eh, I haven't had a chance to go through them as of yet, I was just posting potentially relevant links related to Saviolo. I am, as always, grateful for ...
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Eve Harris & David St...
asa1066
Apr 10, 2007 9:21 pm
Since you're in Trinovantia you have some excellent resources close at hand in Senor Mateo, the current Kingdom Rapier Marshal and his Lady, Cainder, who is...
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Kelly Wyatt
snowy_owl30
Apr 10, 2007 9:53 pm
The Dungiven is not only really easy to sew, it takes MUCH less fabric to sew than most 16thC patterns! It's on my list to sew once we get moved and settled....
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argh@...
govianus
Apr 10, 2007 10:29 pm
I can for the time remaining that I am a student acquire--albeit sureptitiously any of the english manuals in pdf format. Aaron ... Aaron Miedema Lente autem...
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Gerrard
eviltoymaker
Apr 11, 2007 12:20 am
*** Plus in the Authorizations Columns *** Add a section for C&T *** especially if your authorized in it ! I simply went to " T " right click then left click...
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Mark Patchett
mepatchett
Apr 11, 2007 1:24 pm
Hi Gerrard, I believe the process of having local marshals keep a roster of fencers went away a couple years ago. We now have the minister of the list keep...
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Kathleen Gormanshaw
kgormanshaw
Apr 11, 2007 1:32 pm
Nope :-) The KRM will soon send out the rosters and get the local marshals to update. It's a useful cross-check and keeps things more current than every 2...
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c_bakema
Apr 11, 2007 1:55 pm
Thanks all. I didn't realise I was so lucky here. I knew that they were great people I just didn't know they were smart too.. JK. I just know how busy they are...
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Kathleen Gormanshaw
kgormanshaw
Apr 11, 2007 2:05 pm
... Joining the SCA has led me to do more sewing than I ever expected to in my life, a sewing machine is a good investment. If you're not sure about it...
