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Arms and Armor T-shirts available for the holidays
Friends of Arms and Armor know that we very rarely produce any kind of swag because we are far too busy working to fu...
Merry Axemas! 2024 Holiday Promotion
Today we announce our Merry Axemas 2024 promotion. Buy any of our axes between Black Friday and Christmas Eve and rec...
Black Friday deals starting soon!
This year, in addition to having a few specially discounted swords that will be available starting Friday, we will al...
The best replica of one of Oakeshott's favorite swords
Today we compare our Schloss Erbach sword to the original sword in The Oakeshott Institute collection, which was coll...
Whiskey and Weapons, Shop Update 11/24
Today we are taking a few moments to have some tasty spirits and update you on what's new at Arms and Armor. So, gra...
Butt-spikes vs Butt-caps on Polearms
European polearms featured a variety of solutions for the butt-end of the haft, from leaving it unadorned to adding a...
Some transitions at Arms and Armor
The past year and a half has had a lot of changes at Arms and Armor. One of the coolest things about our shop has be...
What are butt spikes on polearms for?
Today we take a look at the form and function of spikes, or dags, on the butt end of medieval polearms intended for ...
Custom type XVIII longsword available now!
Today we take a look at a one of a kind type XVIII longsword we've recently finished. We periodically make custom pie...
A sword-maker's thoughts on cutting with a machete
Today we have a quick video about cutting, swords, and grip shape that draw on my thoughts while clearing brush with ...
What would you have carried at Agincourt?
The Battle of Agincourt was a famous English victory during the Hundred Years' War, fought on this day, October 25, i...
Hungarian Axe, an all around favorite!
A stout two-handed axe is an exceptional weapon wether today or in the medieval period. Our Hungarian Axe is a great...