Renaissance
More tests cutting the head off a pike
Last week we did a little experiment trying to cut an ash haft in half with a two handed sword. You can check out th...
Cutting the head off a pike? Testing a two handed sword.
Today we address the idea that large two handed swords from the early Renaissance were designed to cut the heads from...
A closer look at the German Rapier
Today we take an up close look at the Arms and Armor German Rapier. This piece is a replica of an original in the De...
Comparing smallswords with historic originals
Today we take a look at two smallswords we've just completed for orders, one blued and one bright, and compare these ...
What is Bluing?
The sword makers of the past used several decorative techniques to enhance their designs. Today we are going to look ...
Is your sword right or left handed?
Was this sword used right or left handed? A question that many period examples will answer for you, if you look close...
Custom training rapiers compared to originals
Today we take a look at two high-end custom training rapiers that we've just completed and compare them to three orig...
Merry Axemass and Happy New Spear
We have got a quick addition for your sack full of gifts today. So if you have any room left amongst all the axes you...
How to break your sword...
Today we examine how battle damage, especially edge on edge contact between sharp swords can lead to failure and brea...
What is a Sword Furbisher?
Our post today delves into the finishing of swords and hilts in the 16th century. In our previous posts on historica...
Custom Venetian Pirata Sword
In the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries Venice was one of Europe's greatest powers, drawing its wealth from the exte...
Accepting Rapier Orders
We have been able to solidify some of our supply chain challenges that have plagued us over the last two years. Our ...