Posted on December 30, 2008 by oprishki
First off just a quick pic showing the relative size of the Arms & Armor Hungarian Axe. I am 5′10″
Next, two pics showing the two of the most common stances in ourreconstructed style. On top, the Polomski and on the bottom, the Hungarian.
Much of what we show here of the reconstructed style works quite well [...]
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Posted on November 7, 2008 by oprishki
If the Kanasz possesses a hut made out of branches, the brigand becomes his companion for the night. His relations with refugees and vagabonds of the forest are the result of circumstances ; he is their spy, their sentinel. In return for his services the brigands respect the animals he guards, and for which [...]
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Posted on August 11, 2008 by oprishki
Here is a short clip of me performing a single handed thrust using the mountain axe. First off a pass forward, then a pass backward.
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Posted on July 25, 2008 by oprishki
The hatchet-headed walking-sticks were then put in requisition — I do not know whether I have mentioned before, that all the peasants of the north of Hungary carry sticks armed at the top with a small hatchet-head, which I had previously considered only as an ornament, or to be used in defence, but which were [...]
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Posted on June 25, 2008 by oprishki
The peasantry form the great mass of the people, their costume is well fitted for a cold climate and a pastoral life. The guba, a large woollen cloak, defends them against the inclemencies of the
season ; and the kalpak or felt cap, which is now worn by horsemen, and even by kings, still retains among [...]
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