On the 'kaskara'

ham · 10th May 2005, 06:23 PM

I think this is very interesting. Is it really so much a function of backing the hand as it is ergonomically facilitating the draw?

I think we're saying the same thing-- backing the hand ergonomically facilitates the draw. The pommel, whatever its form, be it shamshir or kaskara, acts as an anchor at the heel of the hand when the blade is pulled through the cut.
Is anyone on the Sword Forum researching the drawcut in Islamic cultures? Precious little written on swordsmanship in Arabic, Ottoman or Persian that I could find.

Ham

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10th May 2005, 06:23 PM	#13
ham Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 190	I think this is very interesting. Is it really so much a function of backing the hand as it is ergonomically facilitating the draw? I think we're saying the same thing-- backing the hand ergonomically facilitates the draw. The pommel, whatever its form, be it shamshir or kaskara, acts as an anchor at the heel of the hand when the blade is pulled through the cut. Is anyone on the Sword Forum researching the drawcut in Islamic cultures? Precious little written on swordsmanship in Arabic, Ottoman or Persian that I could find. Ham