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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...
Get a classic out of print book on Rapiers and Small-swords for Christmas
Rapier and Smallsword:1460-1820 by A.V.B. Norman is arguably the single most important reference work on complex hilt...
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...
Weapons you can get for the holidays
We know, it's pretty early to be talking about the holidays, but if you want a weapon beneath the tree on Christmas m...
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 ...
How should a blade be made: Forging vs. Stock Reduction
Is there any real difference between a sword that is made via forging out a hunk of steel vs ground from a blank? Thi...
One of a kind Medieval 14th Century Sword
This elegant sword is available at this moment. It has a broad tapering blade with a classic beveled wheel pommel and...
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...
Hunting Swords
In the Medieval period the hunt was seen as excellent training for combat and would often involve the use of hand we...