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Milanese Rapier Spotlight
Our Milanese Rapier is the focus of today's post. This dramatic piece is a great example of the mid 16th Century arms...
The Calliano Sword - Oakeshott Type XIX Spotlight
Sometimes overlooked by contemporary sword lovers, the type XIX blade was popular in the south eastern region of Euro...
Choosing a sword for test cutting
With the continuing popularity of test cutting with longswords as a way to improve sword fighting skills, and as a co...
Matching your feder to your sharp longsword
A big hurdle for folks starting out in HEMA is that their first real exposure to how a sword ought to feel is throu...
Product Spotlight: The Burgundian Poleaxe
'provide oneself with suitable weapons, like the axe" Le Jeu de la Hache
Maces and Flails, and smashing ice!
Maces and flails are among the most iconic of medieval weapons, in part due to their prevalence in popular culture.
The Quarterstaff
The staff is one of the most simple and universal of weapons. Used by cultures around the world and across time, it ...
