Despite all efforts to force the history of 19th-century saber fencing into a corset of linear descendancy, it would appear that historical reality is an uncooperative witness.
Like in the controversy if the Italian duelling saber or the good old broadsword were the prime manifestations of fencing’s practicability. Let’s weigh some historians’ views…
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Tagged amberger, broadsword, radaelli saber, Saber, sabre, säbel, sciabola, sciabola di terreno, Sydney Anglo
Over at Deutsche Hiebfechtkunst, we’re compiling a repository of cinematic evidence regarding the various methods of European Cut Fencing. Check it out—and point out more to us!
Posted in 19th Century, 20th Century, fencing, Saber, Schläger, singlestick
Tagged cut fencing, fencing, glockenschläger, Hanns Heinz Ewesr, heavy saber, hiebfechten, Horst Wessel, korbschläger, mensur, saber fencing, sabre, säbel, Student von Prag, Terrone
Clash of the titans… Continue reading
This French postcard (postmarked in 1908) clearly demonstrates the drawback of large-movement cuts! Continue reading
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Tagged cavalry, cavalry saber drill, patton, sabre, säbel, using the point
Cavalry Saber Practice of Belgian Lancers
When Italian-style sports sabers had replaced cavalry sabers even in the Belgian cavalry…
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Tagged belgian lancers, belgium, Saber, sabre, spa
Military fencing school with the tools of the trade
French Military Fencing Academy at Épinal...
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Tagged cabinet card, escrime, fencing, Italian saber, Saber, sabre, säbel, scherma, sciabola
The Secret History of the Sword 