How does one hold a tulwar?

Pukka Bundook · 18th August 2015, 01:48 PM

The only depiction I have seen that shows the finger over the cross, was in H. E. Davidson's book, "The Anglo-Saxon Sword"

Slightly different time and place!

(Of course, rapiers and such are used in this manner, but we all know that.)

I do have a saif, and with the extra guards, it Is very comfortable to hold in this manner, And, the area of the cross where the finger rests is worn smooth, as though I am not the first to try this hold.

Best wishes,
Richard.

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18th August 2015, 01:48 PM	#33
Pukka Bundook Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Posts: 803	The only depiction I have seen that shows the finger over the cross, was in H. E. Davidson's book, "The Anglo-Saxon Sword" Slightly different time and place! (Of course, rapiers and such are used in this manner, but we all know that.) I do have a saif, and with the extra guards, it Is very comfortable to hold in this manner, And, the area of the cross where the finger rests is worn smooth, as though I am not the first to try this hold. Best wishes, Richard.