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Johan Harcher Fencing

Renaissance German HEMA fencing manual teaching longsword, dagger and messer.

AuthorJohan Harcher
Dating1535

Johann Harcher's fencing manual from 1535 is an important Renaissance source for the German HEMA school. It teaches fencing techniques with the two-handed long sword, dagger and Messer fang, with an emphasis on precise control of pace and distance.