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Scorpion!?
Today we are looking at an early 16th century style pole arm we have newly finished that was a custom commission. It...
Arms & Armor hand-crafted in the USA
As we approach this July 4th it seems unreal the journey we have been on over the last 5 years or so. We hope this s...
War Hammers vs. Other Hammers, What's the Difference?
Today we take a look at the characteristics that differentiate war hammers from other types of hammers, demonstrate w...
A look at some rondel daggers
The rondel dagger was one of the most popular weapons of the late Middle Ages. A long, thick-spined, and wickedly p...
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...