Schola Saint George (Fiorian sword fighting)

[Zoodles]

A sword is longer, but more importantly, the sword is heavier than a knife. Therefore, the sword's chance of sliding across one flesh is more favorable because of that. However, a grip is a grip!

Swords aren't lightasbers..they wont cut you just by contacting the flesh. Also keep in mind leverage. You have a leverage advantage if you grab the tip of the blade. And you also don't need to grab it like a stick, you pinch it between your palm and your finger.

This guy here is demonstrating how you can grip the blade just fine. Notice how he pinches it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4PGAnq6w7Y