Gaining the blade pt 2
Channel: Tattershall DC
Date: 2023-06-01

In response to my invitation to suggest topics for discussion,  @TimLiu_HEMA  asked “Can you share some of your ideas of gaining the sword?”  

This is part 2 in this two-part series.
Part 1 can be found here: https://youtu.be/a1SR_cn41BE

Part 1 covered WHAT is the gain, and HOW I go about it.  Here in part 2 we'll discuss some reasons WHY to do it - what advantages it gives.  I'll also give an overview summary of the important things to think about when gaining, and I'll leave you with something of a semantic puzzle regarding the stringere.

You can also find a 4-part series on the Northern Italian lunge here:  https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLV8_JSQd5Yg-f0e_WXdGS2ml7io40MM2J