- Langer Schnyde
- German (“long edge”) The forward or true edge of the sword, opposite of the Kurtze Schnyde (Short back or “false” edge). Also called filo dritto in Italian.
Medieval glossary. 2014.
Langer Schnyde
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Abschneiden — German (“cutting aside” or “cutting off’ or “to slice off”) 1. Short drawing cuts known also as Schnitt (“slices”), called Rakes in English, used at closer distances against the opponent’s forearms and hands, they can be made with both the lead… … Medieval glossary
Abschnyden — German (“cutting aside” or “cutting off’ or “to slice off”) 1. Short drawing cuts known also as Schnitt (“slices”), called Rakes in English, used at closer distances against the opponent’s forearms and hands, they can be made with both the lead… … Medieval glossary
Absetzen — German (“setting aside”) 1) The principle of timed counter attack to deflect a thrust or parry a cut. While Absetzen in a specialized sense refers to thrusts with opposition the word can also be used to mean a simple parry, usually followed by a… … Medieval glossary
Absezen — German (“setting aside”) 1) The principle of timed counter attack to deflect a thrust or parry a cut. While Absetzen in a specialized sense refers to thrusts with opposition the word can also be used to mean a simple parry, usually followed by a… … Medieval glossary
