The Art of Swordsmanship by Hans Leckuchner - Jeffrey L. Forgeng Translation

The Art of Swordsmanship by Hans Leckuchner, translated by Jeffrey L. Forgeng, is the definitive English translation of one of the most significant medieval texts on fighting with the Langes Messer, or long knife. Completed in 1482, Leckuchner's treatise stands alongside the major German longsword sources as a foundational work within the broader Kunst des Fechtens tradition, while addressing a weapon system distinct from the longsword itself.

At 482 pages, this comprehensive edition provides detailed instruction and technical analysis of Messer combat, translated with the same scholarly rigor Forgeng brought to his translation of the Royal Armouries MS I.33. This is an essential primary source for students of German historical martial arts looking to expand beyond longsword into the Messer tradition.

A significant addition for any serious HEMA library and for practitioners studying medieval German swordsmanship in depth.

482 pages | Paperback