“The mountaineers here are called Huzzulen as in Bukovina. We found two of them sitting by the fire at the inn, leaning upon their hatchets. They told us that they were never without their hatchets, that they travelled with them, danced with them, and wore them as a part of their Sunday finery. They went [...]
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Just a short video clip as promised a few posts back. 1. Parry with the poll side of the axe. 2. Parry with the cheek or side of the axe or shaft. 3. Direct block with lead edge then turning to attack. 4. Direct stop with the head of the axe, best done on their [...]
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