Ancient Swords
Sword Term Definitions
We thought it would be a good idea to add some definitions to our earlier post about sword terms. Communication and...
The story of the medieval sword - Sword in Hand by Ewart Oakeshott
Ewart Oakeshott was a friend, mentor and teacher in our study of the sword and its history. His last book was a loo...
Poetry of the Sword
Swords are cool for many reasons. They are combative tools that require great skill to master as much as they are ...
St Martin's History of the Sword
In today’s blog we look at one of the key tools in the scholarship of the sword. Studying the form and development of...
The First Sword
We are often asked "What was the first sword?" when we are feeling snarky we will talk about the first sword we pers...
Is Damascus steel better for swords?
The idea that so-called "Damascus" steel produces superior swords is quite common, but is it true? To be sure, ther...
The Xiphos
Today we look at the Xiphos, the classic double-edged sword of the ancient Greek warrior. It is a weapon that straddl...