My basic observation is: Splendid. Absolutely splendid.
But I would temper that with the additional observation that this video meant for a non-swordsman audience. It is intended that this video would merely disabuse the casual viewer of some common misperceptions regarding swords and swordsmanship, whether they be from popular culture, re-enactment, asian similarities, or whatever sources. It all finally results in some very serious scholars that have proper respect of the source material from Renniassance Masters. All in all, it's a very respectful and true documentary of the infancy of a new renaissance of medieval martial arts. FWIW.
Sword ping. :-)
The way of the Samuri is found in death.
Bump.
I’ll give it a try. It can’t be worse than “Underworld: Rise of the Lycans”. Yuck.
I would add that it is with most respectful service that I would add that a couple major contributors to this DVD have passed away since it began production.
Hank Reinhardt 1934-2007: http://www.hankreinhardt.com/
and
Paul Champagne 1963-2009: http://www.thearma.org/Paul_Champagne.htm
The loss of Paul Champagne cannot be underestimated. He had re-created a whole lot of swordsmithery *from scratch* and had precious little time as it turned out to pass on any of his learning to his heirs or progenitors. I’m sure he thought he would have plenty of time to deal with all of that.
But it was not to be. He died without a chance to pass on what he knew... without the time to assemble his vast knowledge of metals and chemistry. The information that died with him will take decades, at least, to re-create. It was a horrible loss.
Some stuff that I’m interested in....
Gratuitous self-ping. :-)
How does one order this? I saw nothing on the link??
Cool :~) You can bring it down next time you come visit. :~)
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