Huge swords - the Montante

[Thorsteinn]

But then, I also don't know the techniques in using them so that's part of it.

Having trained with Count Sir Thyjothrekr Eiriksen of Calintir I can can say with confidence that I do. Plus my SCA longsword is actually 53"OAL. (It's the one in my vid)

Meanwhile.... in the midwest....


Made by Arms & Armor.
"I am surprised. Completely and utterly surprised. I was wondering what a 5.8lb, 64 inch, ~5 inch bp sword would feel like, and I'm completely speechless. It feels goooooood. I'm most surprised by just how much is EASIER than with my trainer, including altibaxo and forward cuts (into the high forward position.) I do not feel the weight, it just moves. It wants to move, and does so with graceful, deadly, authority. I think I did the montante proud with my montante. My sharp longsword is all good, but this sword is infinitely more deadly. I love it." -James Clark, owner.

[Sir James A]

I.... I want that. NOW!   

[Lord Dane]

Patience young Padawan. Toys come with time, training, funding and wife's approval.

[Don Jorge]

The HEMA group down here has montante wasters and we usually have a class or two from time to time...I love the weight and using its energy to continue to the next move...if you YouTube montante exercises there are some beautiful examples of the forms.

[Justin]

Not going to lie, I would definitely like to have a ridiculously huge sword, just for the fun of it. I can't imagine to many people would want to engage you if you were toting around a giant heavy blade. I imagine that their first thought would be along the lines of "No way. Cant even begin to block that. One hit and its over."