2020年10月20日 · This article is aimed to study techniques of fencing on shashkas of Russian Cossacks and soldiers in XIX – XX c., well-preserved in fencing and cutting manuals, as well as army statutes of this...

In 1881, two patterns were introduced: a 'Cossack' pattern, which was typical in not having a guard, and a 'dragoon' pattern, which was much more like a standard sabre in having a brass knuckle-bow, and was derived from the 1841 dragoon sabre. The blades of the two types were, however, essentially identical. [6]

2021年2月16日 · Even the Cossack Saber manual is clearly an adaption of classical 19th century military Saber fencing. When drilling and sparring, the manual even advises the fencers to use a gymnasium Saber instead of a shashka to protect their hand.

2020年10月20日 · This weapon became a symbol of Russian Cossacks and all late Russian cavalry, almost the last long-bladed weapon used at war. This article is aimed to study techniques of fencing on shashkas of Russian Cossacks and soldiers in XIX – XX c., well-preserved in fencing and cutting manuals, as well as army statutes of this period.

2014年12月29日 · In 1838, an improved version called the Baklanov shashka entered service with Cossack units. Named after the legendary Cossack general and bane of the Circassians and Chechens, Yakov...

aimed to study techniques of fencing on shashkas of Russian Cossacks and soldiers in XIX – XX c., well-preserved in fencing and cutting manuals, as well as army statutes of this period.

describe the basic techniques of using the shashka that we have found in Russian XIX-XX c. manuals. I.1. What is shashka? Appearing and features Shashka is a traditional long-blade weapon of Caucasian nations and Russian Cossacks. It was common in XVIII-XX c. It is used to differ shashka from saber though sometimes

2024年2月25日 · The Shashka in Combat Techniques and Fighting Styles. The agility and precision of the Cossack shashka made it a fearsome weapon in the hands of skilled warriors. Its design facilitated a unique fighting style that emphasized mobility, allowing the wielder to deliver quick, decisive strikes before the opponent could react.

2023年4月4日 · The Shashka's design, as a single-edged, slightly curved sword without a guard, made it an effective and versatile weapon, suitable for both mounted and infantry combat. The Cossacks further popularized the Shashka, and it eventually became an iconic style.

2023年11月10日 · The Cossacks had their own rather distinctive style of sword, the shashka, and the Red Army maintained the tradition of issuing them to Cossack cavalry troopers. In 1927, a new pattern was adopted, and it was produced and issued from 1928 until 1946.