Early Medieval
Ballock Daggers: Sexy and Iconic
We love ballock daggers! Despite being one of the most common and iconic weapons of the medieval period, they are al...
An in-depth look at Moonbrand, an iconic Type XIV Medieval Sword
A type XIV Medieval Sword in detail
Choosing a sword for test cutting
With the continuing popularity of test cutting with longswords as a way to improve sword fighting skills, and as a co...
Product Spotlight: The Burgundian Poleaxe
'provide oneself with suitable weapons, like the axe" Le Jeu de la Hache
How much was an early Medieval sword?
This is a difficult question to answer as the time and place of the context is all important. Social status would hav...
The Quarterstaff
The staff is one of the most simple and universal of weapons. Used by cultures around the world and across time, it ...
How did Vikings name their swords?
The Vikings and related people used kennings to poetically name and describe their weapons.
The new Celtic Spear from Arms and Armor
Our Celtic Spear is a new item available via our website. Although we have made a few of them over the years, we've ...