Another Way to Use a Late Medieval Sword

Grabbing the blade? Half-swording? Wrestling with a crowbar?

Using a late medieval sword wasn't always about elegant swings or flashy moves. Sometimes, it meant getting up close—gripping the blade, controlling the fight with technique, and turning your weapon into a tool for grappling and leverage.

This video explores the practical, gritty side of medieval swordplay—where finesse meets force, and precision meets pressure.