Egregoros

finally received my hand-and-a-half “bastard” sword from Albion! I haven’t cut anything with it yet but first impressions is that it moves very quick in the hands and feels thrust-oriented rather than a chopper

I am also pleased to discover that one of my blunt swords that I use for HEMA sparring is effectively a bastard trainer for my new sharp sword. they have practically the same dimensions but my blunt trainer from Sigi just has a wider crossguard.