Early Medieval
What's hot? Sword Buying Trends
One of the interesting things about having been prominent sword makers for over three decades is seeing how the popul...
Medieval Utility and By-Knives
One of the characteristics that surprises modern people about medieval knives is how small they can be. The larger k...
Nordland Christmas
It has been a very busy couple of weeks at the Arms & Armor shop. We have been forging and grinding our little el...
Dane Battle Axe vs. Historical Armor
Today we take a look at how Dane axes interact with cloth and maille armors. These axes were a popular weapon during...
Black Friday to Cyber Monday Merry Axemass Extravaganza 2021
Merry Axemass to all! We have some exciting deals and special items to share on this Black Friday thru Cyber Monday S...
Special Dane Axes for Black Friday Sales
Today we preview a couple of new Dane Axes that will be available during our upcoming Black Friday/Cyber Monday sales...
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...
Whiskey and Weapons, Axes & Seaxs
Nathan and Craig invite you to join them for a sip and chat about Axes and Seaxs in today's Whiskey and Weapons. If ...
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...
Blacksmith vs. Cutler
Over the last few years there has been a renewed cultural appreciation of the figure of the blacksmith. Television...
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...