News and Blogs
Military Rapiers and Armor in the 16th Century
Today we take a look at the Arms and Armor Saxon Military Sword alongside an original black and white German armor th...
Magic Swords in Medieval Europe
Today we take a look at some of the ways that Christian invocations and holy relics were used in the medieval and Ren...
Testing double maille vs. dane axe and spear
Today Dr. Nathan Clough is joined by Leo Danner Smith, a Ph.D. student in medieval history at the University of Minne...
Forging Decorative Scrolls on a German Zweihander Sword
Today we demonstrate two techniques used historically for making decorative scrolls on some Renaissance swords, espec...
A 15th Century Lugged Spear
Today we take at look at a custom spear we just completed for a customer. It features a lugged or winged head made of...
A Custom Sidesword in Spanish Style
Today we take a look at a custom piece we just finished before it goes off to its forever home. This is a side sword ...
Grinding, Polishing, and Sharpening a Sword Blade
Today Dr. Nathan Clough demonstrates the process of hand grinding a sword blade to correct weight and geometry after ...
Thoughts on an armored play from Christian Tobler
Today we take a look at how gaining contact with an armored opponent by placing your point into their maille makes mo...
New Research on Rapiers: Whiskey and Weapons
Today Craig Johnson and Dr. Nathan Clough discuss two recent articles published in Acta Periodica Duellatorum, an ope...
Are Swords Disposable?
Buying a high-end sword or other medieval weapon can be quite an investment, and folks are often worried about actual...
Case Hardening Medieval Weapons
Today we demonstrate a technique for creating a hard exterior layer on low carbon steel or iron called case hardening...
New Burgundian Poleaxe from 1430
Today we take a look at our new and improved Burgundian Poleaxe, a very close replica of item A925 in the Wallace Col...