Without any documentation, I can say that they were as sharp as the soldier could keep them. Why stake your life on a dull blade? Who would right-mindedly do...
I would agree with David.There may be more than one serrated blade found. but the only one i know of is the bronze one in the osprey book. i would not say that...
The one pictured in the book is likely a statue piece. The one I have seen is an actual sword excavated in Thrace. On Nov 4, 2007, at 4:09 PM, richard robinson...
There was a collector on a list I am on, perhaps this one, who had what he thought was an authentic spartan xiphos. It had compound serrations like a Spyderco...
Same sword yes. But it is not only a stabbing weapon. When you hold it you can tell it was made for close combat. Stabbing and slashing in equal measure would...
Does anyone know of any Greek or Roman reenactment groups in the Louisville, KY area? I am an armorer and would also like to know if there are any armorers ...
Louisville, wow that brings back some memories, sorry I don't, I don't suppose however that you do greek armor? Dan _____ From: thephalanx@yahoogroups.com...
Salve I would also like ot know if there are any re-enactors in the Utah area. I've been trying to find some but with no luck. ... Never miss a thing. Make...
... cuirass,linothorax,forarms & hoplon. But!..I'v never made a greek helm befor. So far I seem to be dooing OK. When I am don I will post pitchures. I am a...
Can anyone tell me were I can get good info on learning how to fihgt in a phalanx? I want to start a group. Indepth stargty books, vido, ect...Soon I will have...
I'm in Salt Lake, but not necessarily re-enactor. Dan _____ From: thephalanx@yahoogroups.com [mailto:thephalanx@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of Skyler Pinales ...
Enter your vote today! A new poll has been created for the thephalanx group: Do you think that the Agohga was a good pratis for young boys? o Yes. It gives...
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I added a new Poll. I would like to know why or why not. your opinouns on how you would run it. What you would change or add? After reading the replis I will...
There is much debate on the subject but a good beginning is a book called Hoplites: the classical Greek fighting experience. Edited by victor Hanson. Be...
Had lunch with the good professor last month. we chatted a little about modern things, and decided that riding a C-130 with no lights in some places can be a...
Yes, sorry, VDH was here in October at the "U", and I was fortunate enough to share lunch with a small group including him. As we had both traversed ground in...
I think even from a perspective of the enthusiast, assessing the agoge system can be problematic. There are certainly good and worthwhile pieces of the system...
Don't apologise. I think it's cool. I lived in VA beach while my brother was in the navy. We lived with a couple of seals from little creek. I got the...
Dan; Do you "having a military background" think that for a boy it should start earlier in life? Seeing how teenage boys have such a strong aggressive attitude...
I lived in SantaQuin UT for a wial working for young living 1 exit south of santaquin. About 30-40 min south of salt lake. Thay triyed to get a historcul...
Another good book by the same author is "The Wastern way of War" and it deal smost with the attitude of the hoplites on war.It gives plenty of info on...
Salve Well thats good to know. I wish I would have known earlier, Ive only been getting into the Greaco-Roman time period for the past 2-3 years. I live in the...
That is not true ANYTHING before 1600 can be done in the SCA. The Armour must meet standers of safety and such but you can do Greaco-Roman easily. Wayne...
All of it depends on what the local SCA group is dooing. If U wan't U could start your wone house hold (once U are a member) & do a greek theem. That's what...
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