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The mere basics, Victorinox Pioneer X (big fan of the awl and the scissors), metal pen branded by my workplace, cheap compact card wallet (IDK the brand, I found it in a corner store lol). Not pictured: keys, spare throwaway pen and my smartphone.
Hello there. I fence Olympic Foil, and I look into HEMA - mostly the rapier and the smallsword.
1: How do I start? Can I use MOF helmets/underplastrons/gloves in HEMA? Which equipment can carry over from my non-FIE gear, and which do I need to buy?
2: Any cheap vendors for HEMA jackets?
3: Any good sources on rapier or smallsword?
4: Can I use a non-electric modern fencing foil/epee for smallsword or rapier?
Howdy. I wanted to try my hand at carving, and I thought about making a personalized grip for my foil. Now the questions I have-