By the Sword

By the Sword

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By the Sword episodes

  • Arann Reichhardt, Italy
    In today’s episode we talk to jeweller and swordmaker Arann Reichhardt, who is based in Italy.
    We discuss craftsmanship, collaboration, and calendars.
    The interview was recorded live 9 May 2021.
    56 min
  • Martin Fabian: Sigi Forge, Slovakia
    I this episode we meet Martin Fabian, director and founder at Sigi Forge in Slovakia. We discuss being a HEMA fencer turned swordmaker, new plans for the future, and writing a fechtbuch. The episode was recorded live 2 May 2021.
    51 min
  • Elie Hutchinson: Lorica Clothing
    Today we talk to Elie Hutchinson, the creator behind the clothing brand Lorica, which features designs based on real-world historical armour and clothing.
    We discuss ethics in manufacture, body diversity, and historical accuracy.
    The episode recorded live 25 April 2021
    59 min
  • Beyond Gamification: Kaja Sadowski
    In this guest episode of the podcast we join Kaja Sadowski for a discussion of how video games can model the best of modern teaching methods for training physical skills, and how we can borrow from them in real life swordplay training.
    While a lot of attempts at gamifying real life activities involve points, trophies, and other extrinsic rewards, games have far more to teach us about learning and motivation than “do work get shiny thing”.
    The episode was recorded live on 18 March 2021.
    2 hr 6 min
  • Eleonora Rebecchi - Malleus Martialis Swords, Italy
    In today’s episode we meet Eleonora Rebecchi- designer and creative director of Malleus Martialis Swords in Italy.
    We talk about becoming a swordmaker, running a business, and meeting your idols.
    The episodes recorded 18 April 2021 on Instagram live.
    47 min
  • Tom Hodges, Faceless Fencer UK
    In this episode we meet Tom Hodges of Faceless Fencer training simulators. We talk about innovation, safety, and growth in a pandemic. The episode was recorded 4 April 2021 on Instagram live.
    50 min
  • Alexander Stankiewicz: Kvetun Armory, Russia
    In this episode we meet Alexander Stankiewicz of Kvetun Armory in Russia. We talk about the challenges of transporting swords, exciting collaborations, triumphs and disasters. The episode was recorded on Instagram live 14 March 2021
    46 min

About By the Sword

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The modern study of the ancient art of swordplay is brought to life each week where we talk to a different member of the historical European martial arts, or HEMA, community. Whether it’s the medieval longsword, Elizabethan rapier, the regency smallsword or Victorian sabre that interest you, join us for a series of fascinating interviews with instructors, competitors and experts from all around the globe.