AHF backsword vs sidesword

Two basket hilt weapons facing off against one another. Nick (red stripe) is using a 34“ bladed English backsword. Mike is using a 36“ bladed Schiavona, a typical continental basket hilt sword, both styles date to the early/mid 17th century. These vary from the sabres in recent videos in that they weigh approx 30% more and with much more substantial guards they handle a little differently, as well as offer a lot more protection. Both fencers study a variety of historical European martial arts, though not