Research
The story of the medieval sword - Sword in Hand by Ewart Oakeshott
Ewart Oakeshott was a friend, mentor and teacher in our study of the sword and its history. His last book was a loo...
Custom Wakefield Sword
Today we are going to look at a commission recently finished for a customer that turned out quite nice. This sword is...
How much did medieval swords cost?
People are often curious about how much swords cost in the past. Just as today, there was significant variation in ...
St. George's Day and happy birthday to Shakespeare!
Tomorrow is the 23rd of April, a day that holds two connections to our efforts over the years. First it is the day u...
Fun experimental history project featuring Arms and Armor weapons
Experimental archaeology can be an essential contributor to our understanding of historical events. In many cases re...
What is a rondel dagger?
The rondel dagger was one of the most popular weapons of the late Middle Ages. A long, thick-spined, and wickedly p...
Grip Size and Gripping the Sword
The sword world is beginning to have events and tournaments again. I have been fielding lots of questions from folks ...
Reproducing the sword of King Henry V
Henry of Monmouth asserted his claim to the throne of England on this day, March 21st, 1413, a day after the death of...
Poetry of the Sword
Swords are cool for many reasons. They are combative tools that require great skill to master as much as they are ...
Some American Swords for Presidents Day
To celebrate Presidents day here are some awesome pics and links about the sword collection of George Washington. ...
Pommel Size on Two Handed Swords
People often think about pommels on swords as a counter-weight that balances the blade. This is part of its functio...
St. Martin's History of the Sword, 16TH-17TH C
As we continue our tour through the depictions of St. Martin (part 1 and 2) and his swords, the 16th century artists...