HIstorical Sword Making
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...
Sword wounds: ancient and otherwise
This post contains humorous but graphic descriptions of wounds we get while making swords.
