Testing Iacopo Iacoponi's Smallsword

When Rui first heard about this smallsword it was through Oliver Janseps channel (who already made a nice review about it). We are planning a review of our own but while we're working on it we can't go without mentioning a few things before hand. This hilt and grip combo actually make for a very interesting italian smallsword as it can be used with a wide variety of blades, from the heavier musketeers to the shorter lighter epee blades while the grip itself allows it to be used with either long or short tangs depending on your preference, just make sure you adapt the grip to your own specs, more on that later.
In the meantime enjoy the footage and we'll see you on the next video!
A few useful links for you.
Oliver's channel: • What smallsword should...
The original grip design belongs to Marcus Wirth @667rotwang and can be found here for free download. In our case it was adapted to fit a shorter tang:
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These are brass pieces cast based on an original smallsword which can be found in this book. It's fully measured and you can find plenty of shots of this original piece as well as other swords like rapiers all from Italy.
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[@wizi5339]

I was really curious about it, now I definitely need one of those for the collection. Also, I never understood the point of standing with the tip of both of your feet, is there a reason behind it? I get the point of using the tip of your back foot for some weight distribution, but the usage of both feet concerns me.

[@EspadaNegra]

For the price tag I'd say definitely grab one, or two! So the tip-toeing, you guessed it, another suggestion from David, I don't think I took full advantage of it, but it allows you to be more responsive and reactive, but I didn't use it to full effect as I'm still too stiff and steady from all the years doing british military sabre, so it's another chip to change in my head to take full advantage and become more mobile. - Rui