It is time to once and for all settle the matter on whether wielding knives in a sword grip is superior to wielding them in an icepick grip. Matt Easton (YT: scholagladiatoria) will use the icepick grip and Nikolas Lloyd (YT: lindybeige) will use the sword grip. The match will be conducted as by standard HEMA rules and regulations, with more than one judge present to observe the outcome of the battle. Grappling is allowed. The match is to the death (figuratively speaking, of course) and consists of 3 rounds, where each round has a score limit of 5 points. A point will be awarded for successfully inflicting a wound on the opponent. In the case of a double, no points will be awarded to either. Whoever wins 2 rounds, is declared the victor. The loser forfeits their honor and is prohibited from talking about knife gripping methods on the internet ever again. The victor gains renown and will receive 10 000 new subscribers on their YouTube channel. Gentlemen, draw your blades.