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How did Vikings name their swords?
The Vikings and related people used kennings to poetically name and describe their weapons.
The new Celtic Spear from Arms and Armor
Our Celtic Spear is a new item available via our website. Although we have made a few of them over the years, we've ...
Weapons used at the Battle of Hastings
The Battle of Hastings is one of the famous turning points of history. While we have no documented artifacts of the ...
How to use an Italian Pole Hammer
In today's blog we examine some of the guards and strikes that were common to pole hammers and axes in the fourteenth...
Myths about swords from expert sources
As makers of high quality and historically accurate reproductions of medieval swords we need to understand swords bo...
Gustav Vasa Rapier Spotlight
The Gustav Vasa Rapier from Arms & Armor is an exceptional replica of the sword of a King. Gustav Vasa was king...
Three books you must read to understand polearms
One of the great things about the last decade is the widespread availability of authoritative books detailing how to ...