Viking
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...
Viking axe Vs Bronze and Medieval Axes
In today's offering Dr. Nathan Clough describes some changes in European axes between the Bronze Age and Medieval per...
Custom I.33 Trainer
One of the most interesting aspects of our work is designing training swords that really feel and move like historica...
Norseman Spear vs maille armor
In today's blog we highlight our Norseman Spear and demonstrate its thrusting ability against riveted maille armor. W...
Anglo-Saxon Sword Spotlight
Our Anglo-Saxon Sword is a great example of the type of weapon wielded by the warriors of the late 10th and early 11...
Medieval Sword Edges, how sharp?
When we look at the functionality of a sword, the edge and point are the only reason the rest of the piece exists. As...
12th Century Spear Spotlight
The early Medieval period was a time when most armies and soldiers carried spears. They were excellent weapons for c...
How were Medieval scabbards made? - a new resource
Here at Arms and Armor we are always on the look out for new research and resources on historical weapons. Over the d...
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...
How did Vikings name their swords?
The Vikings and related people used kennings to poetically name and describe their weapons.