Research
Early Finger Rings on Guards, Why?
As part of our exploration of the development of European swords, this week we address the history of finger rings on...
Edge Geometry on Medieval Swords.
A swords edge is the whole point of its being. Sorry, we couldn't resist the pun, and it's the truth. The entire desi...
Virtual presentations for events
One of the most exciting things about working at Arms and Armor is the opportunity to connect with other people who a...
What is a Seax?
The Seax or Sax, and several variations, is an old English or Anglo Saxon word for knife. It has come to define sever...
MN Renaissance Fair and Arms & Armor, will 2020 Happen?
History of A&A at the MN Ren Faire and this year?
William Hobbs
"From the beginning I always tried to think my choreographies through the characters who had to fight.”
15th Century Two Hander
... delivered himselfe so valauntly by his hardy prowes and greate strength, ...
Longswords vs Two Handed Swords
The distinction between two-handed swords and longswords can be confusing, and the deeper you delve into marginal cas...
What is a claymore?
The word "claymore" is derived from the Gaelic "claidheam hmor", meaning "great or broad sword." When exactly this te...
How do you research a sword? Part 1
Our love of these objects is one of our main motivations to produce replica swords.