It has occurred to me that there are two ways to throw a Zwerch from Zornhut. The first is a simple short edge cut that travels horizontally from start to finish.

The second option begins life as a Zornhau that transforms into Zwerch with a bit of a snap. When coming from vom Tag this is the action that I usually use.

I like the second version because…

It delays the decision point

It works from both guards

I feel as though I have metal between me and my opponent’s blade sooner.

Research Topics

Which version strikes faster? Which version strikes harder? Which version forms a defense sooner? Which version forms a stronger defense against each of the primary attacks?