News and Blogs
A Two Hander and a Side Sword...
Today we have two swords up in our Artisan Section. A massive Two Hander and a16th century side sword. Both pieces ar...
A custom Saxon-style Rapier
Today we take a close look at a custom Saxon-style rapier we just finished. This style is very characteristic of rapi...
A Sword for Ice Breaker 2024!
This coming weekend is Ice Breaker 2024 the upper midwest's spring HEMA Tournament. We have been supporters and fans...
A close look at a custom rapier/sidesword
Today we examine an interesting custom piece modeled on the sideswords of the mid-16th century. Rather than a swept h...
Anglo-Saxon Type X from Wandsworth
The discovery at Wandsworth on Thames of a Type X sword dating back to the Anglo-Saxon period was one of the great fi...
Sword Care
Sword and Weapon care
We have gotten a few questions from folks on care and maintenance lately so thought we could l...
Rondel Guards on Polearms: Response to Matt Jensen
Today Dr. Nathan Clough takes a closer look at how disc guards on 14th and 15th century polearms were attached, what ...
Passing the torch, Mark Black is Retiring Today
Today is bittersweet, our longest serving team member is retiring today. Mark Black, dagger-maker extraordinaire, jo...
3 Swords available today!
Hot off the forge to your hands, these three swords are available now, just waiting for a responsible sword parent to...
Wide vs. Narrow Rapier Blades. What's the Difference?
Today we take a look at two different styles of rapier blades that produce two different sword dynamics. The widths ...
Arms and Armor is Going to Texas
Hey all, today we are happy to announcement that Dr. Nathan Clough, Arms and Armor VP and Board Member of the Oakesho...
Irish Weapons for St. Patrick's Day
This weekend is one of our favorite holidays, St. Patrick's Day! The medieval Kern and Gallowglass warriors of Irela...