(01-08-2015, 04:16 PM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote:Now I got something to look into lol this is actually pretty cool.(01-08-2015, 04:13 PM)Aaron Wrote:(01-08-2015, 04:09 PM)Natalie Mcbeef Wrote:I didn't know that actually. Â . Neat!(01-08-2015, 03:41 PM)Aaron Wrote:(01-08-2015, 03:37 PM)Nako Wrote: I remember reading somewhere that icepick grip was a stance for either masters or amateurs :pIt is.
People assume only amateur use it but in reality as someone who's learned from my uncle reverse grip has certain advantages over standard (knife wise of course)
With swords it's utterly stupid to use.
Aaron would laugh his ass off at someone fighting with a longsword using the reverse grip.
Alternatively a blade grip, is pretty useful for anyone fighting with a European style great sword. The first 1/3 or so of the blade is likely dull, so you can grab it, and increase your power for close quarters fighting.
I've showed this before, the sword fighting starts around the halfway mark. If your opponent is in armor, and/or a shield, swinging isn't going to do anything but tire you out. However if you shorten your grip, your ineffective slashing thing is now a shield, staff, stabby spike, leverage, and everything in between.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hlIUrd7d1Q
