Training Journal

A journal of my martial arts training

Tag: supplies

  • Yesterday I ordered two new live steel swords for WCoS combat, both tempered high carbon spring steel Slayer’s. Neither was exactly what I was looking for, but as with the gauntlets, I have not left myself the luxury of time to wait, so I had to go with what was readily in stock. They should arrive by next Friday.

    One-handed Sword with Spherical Pommel & Downturn Guard – 36″ total/28″ blade, 3.25lbs

    Hand-and-a-Half Sword with Faceted Conical Pommel & Downturn Guard – 43.875″ total/31.875″ blade, 3.5lbs
    (image of similar but not exactly the same sword)

  • Just ordered two pairs of gauntlets from By the Sword.

    Milanese Mitten Gauntlets

    Medieval Finger Gauntlets

    They only ship one size, which is one reason I ordered two pair as I waited too long and need them for the upcoming October steel fighting coliseum in Half Moon Bay.