Sturtzhaw

Sturtzhaw
German (“plunging cut”, “plunge blow”, or “shifting cut”) According to Talhoffer, a straight thrust from the Hengen. According to Meyer a high strike used in Zuefechten and made with the false edge with the hands high and the point aimed at the opponent’s face. See also Talhoffer’s Prelhaw.

Medieval glossary. 2014.

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