Fiore: Dagger: 8th Master: 3rd Play (Fol 17v)
8th Master — 3rd Play (Fol 17v)
Section: Fiore: Dagger
Source Text and Drawing
This is a guard and it is a strong play in armour and without armour. And it is good because it is quick to place one in the low lock and strong key, that is shown by the sixth play of the third master that plays on the backhand side, that has the player locked with his left arm his right.
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Recommended Resources
Online Course: The Medieval Dagger Course
Book: From Medieval Manuscript to Modern Practice: The Dagger Techniques of Fiore dei Liberi
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Source: Getty MS Ludwig XV Translation: Dr. Guy Windsor
