What weapons are discussed in Scholar Gladiatoria with Matt Easton?

Various two-handed weapons like tournament pollacks, bladed axe, top spike, and bec de corba crow's beak are showcased in the discussion.

How are training pollacks utilized in practice on horseback?

Training pollacks made of wood are used for practice on horseback, with lead added for weight distribution simulation.

The Battle of Agincourt is known for the historical use of lead weights in medieval combat.

The SFK is used as a new target for horse training and combat simulation.

Control, movement, and training considerations are discussed for the use of two-handed weapons on horseback.

Scholar Gladiatoria and Matt Easton discuss various two-handed weapons, including tournament pollacks and bec de corba crow's beak, emphasizing their weight and design details.
Historical context of lead weights in medieval combat, highlighted through the Battle of Agincourt, showcases the importance of weight distribution in training pollacks for horseback practice and combat simulation.

What weapons are discussed in Scholar Gladiatoria with Matt Easton?
Various two-handed weapons like tournament pollacks, bladed axe, top spike, and bec de corba crow's beak are showcased in the discussion.
How are training pollacks utilized in practice on horseback?
Training pollacks made of wood are used for practice on horseback, with lead added for weight distribution simulation.
What historical event involved the use of lead weights in combat?
The Battle of Agincourt is known for the historical use of lead weights in medieval combat.
What is the SFK used for in the context of weapons testing?
The SFK is used as a new target for horse training and combat simulation.
What are the key considerations discussed for using two-handed weapons on horseback?
Control, movement, and training considerations are discussed for the use of two-handed weapons on horseback.

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Scholar Gladiatoria with Matt Easton discusses weapons use and swords, mentioning the Modern History TV channel.
Focus on two-handed weapon use from horseback leads to further investigation.
Various two-handed weapons showcased: tournament pollacks, bladed axe, top spike, and bec de corba crow's beak.
Weight and design details of the weapons: tournament pollacks weigh 3.5 kilos, bec de corba crow's beak weighs just under 2 kilos.
Training pollacks made of wood for practice on horseback, with lead added for weight distribution simulation.
Historical use of lead weights in medieval combat, particularly in the Battle of Agincourt.
Testing weapons on a new target, the SFK, for horse training and combat simulation.
Demonstrating the use of two-handed weapons on horseback, discussing control, movement, and training considerations.