Shotel draw

nKante · 21st June 2016, 01:44 AM

So Abyssinian warriors wore their swords on the right side of the body and drew with the same hand. I strapped my sword in the same relative position that the sword are shown being carried in photos. The best way for me to draw was to orientate my hand, knuckles down, palm gripping the handle, with the back of the hand facing the body. But when the sword is drawn, the live edge of the blade is on the inside of the curve, facing away from the enemy. Does anyone have any information on the traditional drawing method for this sword?

21st June 2016, 01:44 AM	#1
nKante Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Philly Posts: 72	Shotel draw So Abyssinian warriors wore their swords on the right side of the body and drew with the same hand. I strapped my sword in the same relative position that the sword are shown being carried in photos. The best way for me to draw was to orientate my hand, knuckles down, palm gripping the handle, with the back of the hand facing the body. But when the sword is drawn, the live edge of the blade is on the inside of the curve, facing away from the enemy. Does anyone have any information on the traditional drawing method for this sword? Attached Images