Antique
Kriegsmesser
The Kriegsmesser (War Knife) or Grosse Messer (Great Knife) of the late medieval period was a weapon of soldiers in t...
15th Century Two Hander
... delivered himselfe so valauntly by his hardy prowes and greate strength, ...
Longswords vs Two Handed Swords
The distinction between two-handed swords and longswords can be confusing, and the deeper you delve into marginal cas...
What is a claymore?
The word "claymore" is derived from the Gaelic "claidheam hmor", meaning "great or broad sword." When exactly this te...
How do you research a sword? Part 1
Our love of these objects is one of our main motivations to produce replica swords.
What is the best steel for swords? Part 1.
Today's post is the first in a multi-part examination of "the best" steel for swords. To cut to the punchline, the an...
