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More tests cutting the head off a pike
Last week we did a little experiment trying to cut an ash haft in half with a two handed sword. You can check out th...
Our most popular non-video posts
The other day we realized that our "new" website (alright, it's been a few years) recently broke the one million visi...
Cutting the head off a pike? Testing a two handed sword.
Today we address the idea that large two handed swords from the early Renaissance were designed to cut the heads from...
Presidential Swords
Presidential Swords are a long tradition from the beginning of our country. George Washington owned several swords ...
The Lombardy Rapier
Our Lombardy Rapier is elegant and deadly. This is one of our favorite pieces because of the way all of the hilt ele...
A closer look at the German Rapier
Today we take an up close look at the Arms and Armor German Rapier. This piece is a replica of an original in the De...
Comparing smallswords with historic originals
Today we take a look at two smallswords we've just completed for orders, one blued and one bright, and compare these ...
Testing Poleaxes vs Armor
Today we take a look at how late medieval poleaxes actually interact with armor. Drawing on period manuscripts and a...
What is Bluing?
The sword makers of the past used several decorative techniques to enhance their designs. Today we are going to look ...
Crooked Pommels, Why?
Sometimes our modern eyes will deceive us about medieval swords. We see something we attribute to age or damage and ...
What are sword wounds like?
We are often asked "Can you imagine being stabbed with a sword?" Well yes we can, sadly. Not only do we have some pe...
Dane Axe cutting at the Valley of the Sun Tournament
Today we share a video of some highly skilled cutters using one of our Dane Axes to cut tatami.