I agree. I am not good with a sword, I prefer Kamas. That being said I prefer the practicality of a good sturdy machete.Bastard swords aren't as practical as people think they are.. Your better off getting a good machete..
A true bastard would normally be drawn before battle so that you would wade into the fight with it. It can be used one handed if the user has the body mass and hand, wrist and arm strength, pulling the blow at the last moment with only one hand is damn near impossible due to the momentum. Used two handed, it is a formidable weapon. They were used a lot to unhorse knights by striking the warrior or cutting and breaking the horse's legs.
I want to begin prepping I just need help getting started. Ideas would be great.LOL, dude i want that freaken sword!!!
I find most stuff on budk to be sub par. You really need to be wary of some of their stuff. They specialize in wall art! lolI like budk.com
Boy your posted name is old anorak but i didn't realize you were THAT old!! Your sword and armor!! wow. lol We should change your handle to Ancient anorak... lolThank you. I still have my armor and steel from those days... miss the bruises and pulled muscles lol. I taught my oldest how to use the bastard, she's a little scary with it. She stands 6 feet tall in her stockinged feet and tosses me around like a rag doll.
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