Meyer 1568 - "Gear" Review

Julian is looking at the 'historical' side of HEMA in our gear review on 'The Art of Sword Combat: A 1568 German Treatise on Swordmanship' by Joachim Meyer, translated by Jeffrey L. Forgeng. Books count as HEMA gear, right?
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[@kathyhowerton7410]

This was the very first fencing book I had gotten. Before I had this, all I had was your guys's videos to teach me which comes in handy if you're having a little trouble with a technique from the book. I wouldn't say I'm anywhere near as good as I could be, but the book really helps in terms of a better understanding.

[@illoney5663]

It's a very nice book, though I would personally highly recommend trying to find a club to train with, or at least a few friend and try techniques from the book together, discussing what seems to work and so forth. Really though, I would strongly recommend trying to learn from experienced people, even if all you can do for that is visit some event and get the basics.

[@kathyhowerton7410]

Agreed

[@TheCodarr]

Love the review! Keep up the overall good content, glad my support is going to something positive and educational. Makes it more than worth it. Thank you and the whole blood and iron team for putting the effort in!

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

Cody McCormick It definitely is! We'll be able to get our first major purchase soon :)

[@WehrenAcademy]

Now try this. Compare the 1568 longsword to Liechtenauer zettel ;-).

[@polyommata]

I would love to see a review of the black fencer sharp simulator nylon weapons. Big fan of your reviews!

[@Swordsman_HEMMA]

I would like to see a comparison of various synthetic axes on the market right now. Cold Steel's tomahawk, Purpleheart's bearded axe, and Black Armory's rubber axe heads, specifically. Are any of them 'safe' or accurate enough for sparring? Which ones are the most durable?

[@marshaloftheacademyofsteel5142]

Great review and I'll probably end up getting this book. However, I could play a drinking game for every time you use the word 'nice' and end up on my way to ER. :)

[@leviethen]

Any good books for early sidesword?

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

Ben engledow Meyer's rapier section is essentially sidesword.

[@username-kr2fz]

this one.

[@SwordWieldingDuck]

Hey, guys, i doubt you have department in Russia, but may be you know of any good HEMA clubs here?

[@RKcousins625]

Would you say that this is a nice companion to the 1570, or a necessary book to have in understanding the 1570?

[@BloodandIronHEMA]

RKcousins625 It's a good companion. The 1570 is definitely enough on its own.

[@RKcousins625]

Blood and Iron HEMA, good to hear because I have the 1570. Thanks!

[@ARR0WMANC3R]

Alchemy!

[@dassmith]

You had me at seductive.

[@ColtDouglasMusic]

Airheads have gum now