Tag Archives: coquille

4th of July

Posted on July 3, 2015 by S

Reminder: due to Independence Day, our Saturday July 4th practice is cancelled. We will resume our regular schedule on Thursday, July 9th. Given the occasion, here is some related artwork of historic American fencing weapons and accoutrements. They are drawings of one of Washington’s … Continue reading →

Posted in Announcement | Tagged 18th Century, 2015, American Revolution, announcement, coquille, Lafayette, sabre, Small Sword, smallsword, Washington | Leave a comment

Diderot: Modern Arms & Blades, 1765

Posted on February 4, 2015 by S

From the Encyclopédie of Diderot & d’Alembert, 1765.

Posted in Artwork, History, Weapons | Tagged 18th Century, Blade, Button, coquille, Cross-section, Diderot, encyclopedia, foil, French, grip, hilt, Knucklebow, pommel, Ricasso, Rococo, Scabbard, Small Sword, smallsword, sword, Tang | Leave a comment

Fort Ticonderoga Smallsword

Posted on October 2, 2013 by S

Given the rather esoteric nature of classical fencing, it is not very common to find a close examination of a weapon from another age. However, historic Fort Ticonderoga has provided a detailed look at the craftsmanship and components of an … Continue reading →

Posted in History, Weapons | Tagged 1750's, 18th Century, American, Colonial War, construction details, coquille, false ricasso, Fort Ticonderoga, French Indian War, historic site, knuckle bow, museum, pommel, Seven Years War, smallsword, William Cowell Jr. | Leave a comment

Tag Archives: coquille

4th of July

Diderot: Modern Arms & Blades, 1765

Fort Ticonderoga Smallsword

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