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Talhoffer Messer
We take a look at a recently completed messer crafted along the lines of some of the pieces illustrated in Talhoffer...
Hungarian Sword with Custom Scabbard
Today we are checking out our Hungarian Sword with a custom hard scabbard. The blade on this sword is an Oakeshott t...
Can you make a sword to fit a scabbard?
Today we will look at a project that we recently completed that is one of the tougher challenges for a sword maker, C...
How to stab through an armor visor
When fighting in plate armor the historical sources tell us to attack the weak points of your opponents harness. The...
Custom swords at the Bristol Renaissance Faire!
Today we preview two custom swords that will be available this weekend on the opening days of the 2022 Bristol Renais...
Custom Wakefield Sword
Today we are going to look at a commission recently finished for a customer that turned out quite nice. This sword is...
A knightly prize for the Icebreaker Open HEMA tournament
Today we unveil our donation as a prize for the Icebreaker Open tournament in Minneapolis this weekend, 4/29-31 2022....
What is a rondel dagger?
The rondel dagger was one of the most popular weapons of the late Middle Ages. A long, thick-spined, and wickedly p...
Some American Swords for Presidents Day
To celebrate Presidents day here are some awesome pics and links about the sword collection of George Washington. ...
Pommel Size on Two Handed Swords
People often think about pommels on swords as a counter-weight that balances the blade. This is part of its functio...
What's hot? Sword Buying Trends
One of the interesting things about having been prominent sword makers for over three decades is seeing how the popul...
Complex Hilted Longswords- which should we make?
Here at Arms and Armor we have always loved complex hilted longswords. While we've made many as custom pieces over t...