News and Blogs
A Spear From Fiore De Liberi
Today we take a look at a custom project we recently completed, a spear or ghiaverina based on an illustration from F...
Sidesword vs. Rapier: What's the Difference?
Today we dig into naming conventions around some single-handed swords from the Renaissance - side swords and rapiers....
A custom Roncone by Arms and Armor
Today we take a look at a recently completed custom order, a Rocone or Italian Billhook. This is a late medieval pole...
A Saxon Longsword?
Today we take a look at a custom piece we just finished, a complex-hilted longsword in the Saxon style. No, it isn't ...
A Big Bastard! The German Bastard Sword
Today we take a look at one of our favorite swords. This is a big sword at almost four feet long and four and a half ...
Throwing and Defending Against the Spear in Armor
Today we look at how throwing a spear in armor works, and how Fiore's defense against thrown spears functions. This b...
We can take credit cards again!
Good news everybody, Arms and Armor can take credit cards again. After a harrowing six weeks without merchant service...
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...