A transcript of manuscript HS381, written by prince Gundaker of Liechtenstein in 1614.
The text strongly resembles Salvator Fabris’ writings and his fencing style. Some paragraphs are verbatim copies of Fabris’ text. Page and figure references also match up with Fabris’ 1606 edition of “De Lo Schermo”. This text is very interesting, because it gives us a new view on already known sources.
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Download Transcript of HS381 "Della Scherma"
In this article, seven one-handed swords from the Khevenhüller Collection on Castle Hochosterwitz are presented with text, images and detailed measurements. The examined weapons range from the 15th to the 17th century. A precise reconstruction of the blades is made possible with the included measurements. Furthermore, various measured parameters indicate handling characteristics.
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Download Bericht Hochosterwitz
In this article, 10 one-handed swords from the “Wiener Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (HGM)” are presented with text, images and detailed measurements. The examined weapons range from the 16th to 18th century. A precise reconstruction of the blades is made possible with the included measurements. Furthermore, various measured parameters indicate handling characteristics.
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Download Report HGM
In this article, two one-handed swords and five two-handed swords from the “Wiener Bürgerliches Zeughaus are presented with text, images and detailed measurements. The examined weapons are from the 15th to 17th century. A precise reconstruction of the blades is made possible with the included measurements. Furthermore, various measured parameters indicate handling characteristics.
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Download Report Bürgerliches Zeughaus
A notebook on destreza (referencing Luys Pacheco de Narvaez) with numerous additional loose leaves, some of them with high probability the second part of HS381, some of them illustrated. Written in 1615-1616 by Prince Gundaker of Liechtenstein.
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Download Aa298 "Über die Fechtkunst"
In this article, 10 one-handed swords from the “Wiener Heeresgeschichtliches Museum (HGM)” are presented with text, images and detailed measurements. The examined weapons range from the 16th to 18th century. A precise reconstruction of the blades is made possible with the included measurements. Furthermore, various measured parameters indicate handling characteristics.
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Download Bericht HGM
In this article, two one-handed swords and five two-handed swords from the “Wiener Bürgerliches Zeughaus are presented with text, images and detailed measurements. The examined weapons are from the 15th to 17th century. A precise reconstruction of the blades is made possible with the included measurements. Furthermore, various measured parameters indicate handling characteristics.
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Download Bericht Bürgerliches Zeughaus
A transcript of a manuscript on Italian fencing, written in 1671 by Johann Georg Paschen (Pascha). The fencing style is closely related to Salvator Fabris’ style but offers even more text on fencing theory, 428 fencing lections and a very detailed description of the rules for proceeding with resolution. The original manuscript can be found at the SLUB Dresden website.
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Download Paschen C13 Transkript
A notebook on Italian fencing, written in 1614 by Prince Gundaker von Liechtenstein. The notes are strongly resembling Salvator Fabris’ style and some paragraphs are verbatim copies of Fabris’ text.
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Download HS381 "Della Scherma"
This paper presents a comparison of original period rapiers from 1590-1620 with modern reproductions for historical fencing use. After the definition of relevant parameters follows a description of each weapon with detailed measurements including blade cross section profiles for seven original period rapiers and five modern rapiers. These measurements clearly show, that on average, historical originals are longer, heavier and exhibit a stronger ricasso and forte than modern weapons, which strongly influences handling and therefore the possible style of fencing.
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Download A Comparison of Late 16th to Early 17th Century Rapiers with Modern Reproductions