Why Do Polearms Hurt?
The short answer to everything is always F = ma. For the longer answer, read the article.
Physics
Rust: Know your enemy
“If you know the enemy and know yourself, you need not fear the result of a hundred battles.” Maybe this quote from the Art of War might not be the most applicable excerpt, but regardless you could always stand to learn a bit.
Accelerating The Wrist 2: Revenge of the Moulinet (and more)
Not too long ago I published the article “Accelerating the Wrist in a Cut – It Doesn’t Work!”. A few valid questions were raised, and they deserve answers.
Accelerating the Wrist in a Cut – It Doesn’t Work!
Despite what you may want to believe, you CAN NOT have acceleration at the wrist and a locked structure at the moment of contact!
Why Does my Gear Crack in Half?
Learn about the exciting life cycle of cracks! From infant little microfractures to all grown up break-my-new-feder cracks.
Steel: What?
Steel is a good choice for swords. But what is it in the first place?
Steel: Why?
What makes steel a good material for swords? There isn’t just one reason, steel just happens to be right in the middle of a bunch of desirable properties.
What makes a sword stiff?
Stiffness of a training simulator is something that is often thrown around to help determine its safety. But what makes something that way?
Tatami Ballistics
What does it matter how a tatami falls down? When the fall is all that’s left, it matters a great deal.
Geometry Grab Bag
A small collection of things too small to deserve their own article.