(K)nights of Blades & Barrels

Two passions, one event!

Historical martial arts and whisky

and more ...

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The
idea

The idea ignites...

The crazy idea of combining sword fighting and whisky came about in 2024 around a campfire at the “Hieb - Stich - Schnitt” event, when we asked ourselves why no one had ever thought of combining these two wonderful passions. And since the world belongs to the brave, we would like to cordially invite you to this great event!

Meet the Team

The (K)nights of Blades & Barrels event is a cross-club collaboration and is run entirely on a voluntary basis. We simply want to have a good time with like-minded people.

Montantero Bonn

Jan

Jan has been practicing martial arts since 1992. He started with jiu jitsu, then added HEMA in 2006. Since 2009, he has focused on researching and teaching the use of greatswords such as the montante and claymore. His favorite whiskeys are Speyside whiskies.

Triskelion Combat

Heiko

Heiko is an expert in Scottish and Celtic martial arts, has been active in the HEMA scene for many years, and is the author of the book “Highland Broadsword: Fencing with Scottish Weapons.” He particularly enjoys drinking a good Ardbeg.

Historisches Fechten Würzburg e.V.

Katja

Katja only started doing HEMA in 2021 and originally comes from a yoga background. She has already organized many HEMA-related events in recent years and enjoys being the go-to person for everything. She prefers the smoky whiskies from Islay.

Whisky, martial arts, and more

HEMA workshops

What you can expectWhat you can expect

At least four workshops

Professional whiskey tasting

Overnight stay at the castle

Full board

Lectures

Bookstall

Pub quiz

Castle tour

Welcome drink

Option for a day ticket

Unique souvenir

Bring your own whiskey competition

Rothenfels Castle

Whisky tasting

Experience a unique event that will delight your senses!

Culture of the Highlands

Book sale

with HistoFakt, the expert for books
on history,
HEMA, and
living history.

Join us! Secure your tickets for an unforgettable experience.

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