In Africa, the Sjambok (Sham-Bawk) is a cattle prod, a whip, a riding crop and a means of self protection. Unlike most western style whips, the Sjambok is not plaited from thin leather strips. Instead, it is carved whole out of Hippopotamus hide. Its considerable reach, lightning speed and devastating impact have built it quite a reputation as a sure defense against deadly snakes.
The Sjambok was adopted by the South African police as a riot control weapon. Because of the large numbers of Sjamboks that were needed, the issue item was made from precision molded black plastic. Give one a try and you´ll see why it has earned its awesome and well deserved reputation.
Specifications:
Thick: 2.54 cm (Diameter butt)
Blade: 0.95 cm (Diameter tip)
Overall: 104.14 cm
Sheath: Extruded black plastic
€44.90*
Item is in field warehouse, long distance shipping.
The new black Spike Hawk pick from Cold Steel with an overall length of approx. 48 cm and a hawk length of approx. 23 cm is made from 1055 Carbon steel.
The handle is made of American Hickory.
While it's certainly capable of performing utility chores, the Spike Hawk really excels when it's used as a weapon. With one highly effective edge and a long spike, it puts any adversary on the horns of a fierce dilemma: Face the edge in brutal chopping, cutting, slashing and gouging attacks or risk getting huge deep holes punched in you by the fearsome spike.
To make matters even worse for an attacker, either end of the hawk can be used to hook or trap an opponent's weapon, neck, arm or leg, to control or manipulate the situation to one's advantage. Furthermore, the overall length of the of the hawk measures approx. 23 cm across making it a wide, stiff platform that can be punched into an incoming weapon arm to momentarily stop its forward motion and immobilize it. A superbly crafted leather sheath designed to safely house the point and edge is available and sold separately. (# 81155).
Details:
Weight: approx. 672 g
Overall Length: approx. 48 cm
Hawk Length: approx. 23 cm
Primary Edge: approx. 8 cm
Blade Material: 1055 Carbon
Handle Material: American Hickory
The decorated spearheads demonstrate the Viking´s creative mix of art and war, whereby weapons often carried intricate patterns, created using the "Niello" process. This involved using an alloy of several metals (notably silver) mixed with sulfur which was rubbed into an incised pattern and then fired. Where the alloy is rubbed into the engraving, it remains black while the rest of the surface is polished to a bright finish. Our decorating process uses a little less alchemy, but still provides a lustrous, permanent Niello-like effect. Each spearhead has a shaft diameter of 1". Spearheads only are supplied.
The Viking Short Bladed Spear is typical of those of Celtic origin, imported into Scandinavia. The short blade, inherently stiffer and more resistant to bending or breaking, was capable of piercing any body armour of the period.
Key Features:
Historically accurate
Antiqued Finnish
Fully functional
Specifications:
Blade length: 6"
Overall length: 9 3/8"
Weight: 7oz
Thickness at Guard: .510"
€94.90*
Item is in field warehouse, long distance shipping.
Lecküchner formulated his own martial art at the end of the 15th century in accordance with the principles of Johannes Liechtenauer. Highly effective techniques, which appeared to have been forgotten, are presented in an understandable way. These techniques and the corresponding principles can also be used in single-handed sword combat.
Contents
- Overview of historical background / theory
- "Huten" or basic guards
- Basic strokes for the Messer
- The six "master strokes" for the Messer
- Advanced techniques
- Grappling techniques
- Methods of disarming an opponent
- Application examples
- Drills and exercises
Instructors
Alexander Kiermayer
- Historic sword fighting teacher
- Long-term teaching experience in various Asian martial arts
- Licensed trainer
- Police trainer
Hans Heim
- Historic sword fighting teacher
- Chairman of the "Ochs - Historische Kampfkünste" Association
- Long-term experience in martial arts from the Philippines
The highly effective fighting techniques and principles of this art have been reconstructed from ancient documents and are now available for everyone. A valuable treasure trove for everyone interested in historic sword fighting techniques.
Contents
- Overview of historical background/theory
- General basics of historic sword fighting
- Footwork
- "Huten" or basic positions
- Basic strokes with the longsword
- The five "master strokes" for the longsword
- Advanced techniques
- Drills and exercises
Instructors
Alexander Kiermayer
- Historic sword fighting teacher
- Long-term teaching experience in various Asian martial arts
- Licensed trainer
- Police behavioural trainer
Hans Heim
- Historic sword fighting teacher
- Chairman of the "Ochs - Historische Kampfkünste" Association.
- Long-term experience in martial arts from the Philippines
Description
Apart from different techniques out of the fencing system of Johannes Liechtenauer this DVD shows ring and disarming practices. After the technical part the authors show effective training capabilities from their knowledge that allows the learner to refine the known basis techniques. Finally this DVD features some concepts and tutorials for the fight against multiple aggressors.
Content
- Techniques out of the Liechtenauer Corpus
- Ring and disarming techniques
- Training capabilities
- Free fight methods
- Defence against multiple aggressors
Extras
- Chapter 1 out of Long Swords Part 1
- Chapter 1 out of Long Knives Part 1
- Actors
Alex Kiermeyer: Instructor for historical martial arts, long-time tuition experience in different Asian martial arts, licensed exercise instructor, trainer for police fielding behaviour
Hans Heim: Instructor for historical martial arts, chairman of the association “Ochs- Historical Martial Arts”, long-time experience in Philippine martial arts.
FSK (German voluntary self-regulation of the movie industry):
Information programme according to § 14 JuSchG (Law for the protection of children and youth)
Hans Talhoffer was one of the most important fencing champions of the late Middle Ages. He did not only himself fight in the lists but also prepared others for fighting in a judicial duel.
Nearly all sword relevant information from Talhoffers manuscripts is being illustrated on this DVD. Covered is the use of a longsword during unamoured as well as during armoured fencing, using half-sword techniques. Many joint locks, throws and disarming techniques are being described as well.
This DVD is being completed with a glossary and at that time popular basic exercises like cuts and corresponding displacements.
Content:
-Basic techniques
-Unarmoured fencing with a longsword
-Armoured fencing
Among others in detail:
-Cuts and guards
-Displacements
-Winding
-Half-sword techniques
-Grappling and wrestling techniques
-The Morteschlag
-and many more
Performer:
André Schulze
Publisher and author of the specialised book "Mittelalterliche Kampfesweisen" on fighting techniques of Hans Talhoffers. He has been training Aikido and Tai Chi for 20 years. Since 1999 he has been practising medieval fencing, which he now also teaches.
Sandra Fortner
Author of specialised books on medieval fighting techniques. She has been fencing since 2000.
Elmar Bihler
Author of specialised books on historical fencing. He has been practising fencing since 2000 and is a fencing instructor
€29.91*
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