Vector Transformations and the “Wedge”
Vectors are used to describe just about everything in life. And all it takes to win a sword fight is to transform all your opponent’s vectors into ones that can’t hurt you. Piece of cake!
Articles by Sean Franklin
Blade Stresses
We are used to thinking about the forces that swords apply on their targets, but we don’t spend as much time thinking about the forces that the targets apply to the swords. Between axial, shear, bending, and torsion there is a lot more going on than you might have thought!
Sword Cross Sections
In my previous article, “Do Fullers Make Feders Take a Set?”, I promised you that I would take some data on production swords and back up the theory with data. I still haven’t done it, but I do have some measurements of the sharps around my apartment.
Closed Loop (Part 2) – Loops, Vision, and Sword Control
We have many ways and senses to process information with. How do we put them all together to control our actions?
Closed Loop (Part 1) – Control Makes Fencing Good and Cars Cozy
Closed feedback loops are a fundamental part of engineering control theory. They should also be a fundamental part of your fencing.
How Many Senses Do You Have?
Quick, name five senses. Equilibrioception, Thermoception, Proprioception, Nociception, and Chronoception probably jump out at the top of the list, right? Or maybe not. I’m not […]
Now Available: SwordSTEM Polos
Due to popular* demand, SwordSTEM Polos are finally here!Enjoy a nice performance polo and support SwordSTEM at the same time. https://southcoastswords.com/products/sword-stem-sport-polo *as popular as anything […]
Power Through The Body, Or How I Learned To Do A Leaping Cut
You can cut without proper grounding, or across your body. But it does have consequences.
How Does Meyer *Illustrate* a Longsword
Does Meyer depict cutting with the hand on the pommel? Come and learn. (Or don’t read and post a response anyways.)
Breakdown: Thrust and Point Control
A breakdown of video footage of Robert Childs delivering his trademark start-from-low thrust.