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2024 Reanissance Fairs!
We are just a few weeks away from the start of our season of Renaissance Fairs. This summer will hopefully be a grea...
Will the mordshlag kill you in armor?
Today we have some thoughts on how striking someone in armor with the pommel of a sword is an effective thing to do. ...
A silly look behind the scenes at Arms and Armor
Today we take you into the workshop to see a rapier hilt in-progress, a Hungarian Axe being sharpened, and some dagge...
The Coustel
Over the last couple of decades we have seen several reproductions titled Coustels come on the market and be popular ...
Grip Construction on Medieval Swords
Today we take a look at a couple of the ways that grips on medieval swords were made, and how they functioned. This ...
Maker's Marks on Medieval Swords, and Why We Don't Use One
Today we have a special edition of Whiskey and Weapons for you all, and it revolves around a question we frequently g...
The Shape and Function of Longsword Grips
Today we examine how the shape, size, and material of a sword grip influences how it can be used. We look at an origi...
Oliver Reed Remembered
If you follow our blog you are aware we love a good sword movie and some of the characters in these films have been i...
Bright Gustav Vasa Rapier Spotlight
Today we take a look at our Gustav Vasa Rapier with a bright finish whereas it is usually offered blued. This was a c...
Mothers with swords
This weekend in the USA we celebrated mother's day, in which we celebrate mothers (ahhh, simple American holidays). ...
War Hammer vs Plate Armor
Today we take a close look at our war hammer, and try it out against a piece of hardened plate armor. This piece is a...
The swords of Cinco de Mayo
Cinco de Mayo is primarily an American holiday that celebrates Mexican culture and heritage in the US, but its origin...