News and Blogs
Thoughts on fighting with a Dane Axe
Today we take a look at some of the ways that medieval warriors may have fought with the Dane Axe, a large two-handed...
A warning to sword makers, and a lot of swearing
Today we want to make public an issue that is threatening our existence as a company, and that other sword and weapon...
2025 Renaissance Fair Season is Almost Upon Us!
We are just a few weeks away from the start of our season of Renaissance Fairs. This summer will hopefully be a great...
Possible order processing issues
Dear customers, we are currently dealing with a problem with our credit card processing. If you would like to purchas...
Fast Motion/ASMR Rapier Build
And now, for everyone who needs an educational and yet viscerally soothing 8.5 minute video of me making a Lombardy r...
Swords, Lies, and Lying Liars
Today we weigh in on the controversy about intellectual property theft in the sword world and put it into some histor...
Details on our leather scabbards
Today we take a look at options for sword scabbards that can be included with our swords. Scabbards and sheaths provi...
Blued vs Bright Finish on Claymore Swords
Today we take a look at a couple of different finish possibilities on our swords including blued or bright finish on ...
Icebreaker HEMA 2025
Arms and Armor is very pleased to support the 2025 Icebreaker Open HEMA tournament. This is the local tournament in t...
Sword Tariffs? Info For Our Customers And Communities
The current tariffs have the potential to impact sword makers and customers around the world. The market for swords i...
Making a Viking Spear: The Arms and Armor Norseman Spear
Today we take a look at how we make the Arms and Armor Norseman Viking Spear. This handmade product is based on his...
Quillion Dagger vs Rondel Dagger: What Are the Differences?
Today we take a look at two common dagger varieties from the Late Medieval period, cruciform quilloin daggers and ron...