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Hunting Swords
In the Medieval period the hunt was seen as excellent training for combat and would often involve the use of hand we...
Medieval Knives
One of our favorite things to make are medieval style knives. These blades cover a huge variety in style and size and...
Sword of St Martin 15th C
This sword is based on a depiction in a Book of Hours from France dated about 1440. It is one of the earliest example...
The Xiphos
Today we look at the Xiphos, the classic double-edged sword of the ancient Greek warrior. It is a weapon that straddl...
What is a short sword?
Sword terminology is a complex mix of ancient terms, often misleading Victorian description, and modern pop-cultural ...
Keep Your Sword Pristine, Or Let It Age?
Although most sword collectors like their pieces to be pristine, there are many others who prefer swords that appear ...
Custom I.33 Trainer
One of the most interesting aspects of our work is designing training swords that really feel and move like historica...
Anglo-Saxon Sword Spotlight
Our Anglo-Saxon Sword is a great example of the type of weapon wielded by the warriors of the late 10th and early 11...
Custom Spotlight: Guard of the Duke of Electors of Saxony styled Rapier
In today's blog we will explore a custom piece we have made. It is a rapier designed to a style with elements chose...
The Polish Saber its history and impact
No sword is ever created in a vacuum. This goes for any weapon or armor for that matter. This fact is one of the most...
How were Medieval scabbards made? - a new resource
Here at Arms and Armor we are always on the look out for new research and resources on historical weapons. Over the d...
What is a Sparth Axe?
Here at Arms and Armor we are often asked about various weapons that folks have heard of, but want to know more abou...