How to grip the medieval longsword, Part 1 (Historical Fencing)

Name: How to grip the medieval longsword, Part 1 (Historical Fencing)
Uploaded: 2025-02-01T09:14:52.686Z
Duration: 3 min 20 s
Channel: Ancient Edge
Description: A brief look at the two main ways of gripping the medieval longsword, according to the period sources, with mention of a third way. And yes I realise that 'thumbing' the blade is very important in Liechtenauer longsword (and messer), but I'll address that in a separate video.

Ancient Edge

Feb 1, 2025

A brief look at the two main ways of gripping the medieval longsword, according to the period sources, with mention of a third way. And yes I realise that 'thumbing' the blade is very important in Liechtenauer longsword (and messer), but I'll address that in a separate video.