Bastard Sword
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...
Thrusting potential of the Leeds Castle Sword, type XVIIIc
no problem at all thrusting through cloth armor
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...
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...
Longswords vs Two Handed Swords
The distinction between two-handed swords and longswords can be confusing, and the deeper you delve into marginal cas...
