German Branch Sword

The hilt of this elegant longsword is formed in the writhen, or twisted, style

Katzbalger Sword and Dagger

The distinct sword of the famous Landesknecht soldiers is called a Katzbalger. Today we look at the Arms & Armor ...

Cutting with short gripped longswords

Tatami Cutting with the English Longsword

A&A English Longsword

This mid 15th C style of sword has a unique hilt form. It is seen in surviving pieces and depictions in art and is mo...

The Iberian Mace

The Arms and Armor Iberian Mace is a great example of a 13th century impact weapon. Based on several examples from th...

Early Finger Rings on Guards, Why?

As part of our exploration of the development of European swords, this week we address the history of finger rings on...

Virtual presentations for events

One of the most exciting things about working at Arms and Armor is the opportunity to connect with other people who a...

Historical Swords vs Fantasy Swords

...mythology and symbols was a respected field of learning...

Types of Spears

the spear is purely a weapon

Fighting Axes vs Wood Axes

... used for building your house and for defending it.
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