Halfsword Disarm from Hans Talhoffer

Presented here is our interpretations of a halfsword disarm and the accompanying counter from the 1467 “Wurttemberg“ Hans Talhoffer fencing manual (folio 26r - 27r). Halfswording is a component of longsword combat where one grips the blade of their sword in order to use it like a short spear. Check out our friends at Pursuing the Knightly Arts Wasters (wooden swords) by Purpleheart Armoury: Lynx HEMA Fencing Jackets by Superior Fencing: Crew: Ben Lovell, Robert DiGiovanni, Katie Zold, Christopher Valli Editing: Christopher Valli