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'''Cut and thrust''' is a description of how [[sword]]s like the [[rapier]] are used to wound the opponent.
'''Cut and thrust''' is a description of how [[sword]]s like the [[rapier]] are used to wound the opponent.

[[Cut and thrust sword]]s are heavier [[sword]]s than many primarily thrusting swords and were designed to be used for both cutting and thrusting.


== Cut & Thrust in the SCA ==
== Cut & Thrust in the SCA ==
'''Cut and thrust''' is the name of an alternate set of [[combat]] [[law]]s for [[fencing]] that is recognised by the [[SCA]]. In its early stages, it also went by the name of [[side sword]] fencing.
'''Cut and thrust''' is the name of an alternate set of [[combat]] [[law]]s for [[fencing]] that is recognised by the [[SCA]]. In its early stages, it also went by the name of [[side sword]] fencing.
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Latest revision as of 09:37, 26 October 2007

Cut and thrust is a description of how swords like the rapier are used to wound the opponent.

Cut and thrust swords are heavier swords than many primarily thrusting swords and were designed to be used for both cutting and thrusting.

Cut & Thrust in the SCA

Cut and thrust is the name of an alternate set of combat laws for fencing that is recognised by the SCA. In its early stages, it also went by the name of side sword fencing.