Combat Techniques Using a Viking Sword
The Vikings were a formidable people, and they largely succeeded because of their mastery in various weapons.
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The Vikings were a formidable people, and they largely succeeded because of their mastery in various weapons.
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Among the wide variety of Viking and Anglo-Saxon weapons, the seax sword holds a unique place.
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Have you ever seen a wooden handle katana before? Some are made with beautiful woods like rosewood, and typically the sheath (saya) and hilt (tsuka) are matching.
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Medieval weapon patterns still hold the curiosity of the public eye, and the ingenuity and creativity of so many of these designs is still intriguing to us today, well more than a thousand years after...
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An entire book could be filled with a list of terms that describe the parts of a sword, or which are used in traditional swordplay.
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In an age of advanced firearms, electronic security systems, and martial arts training, the sword might seem like an artifact of a distant past.
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Responsible ownership and proper care of a replica blade sword is not rocket science. Anyone can do it, but despite the simplicity, omitting proper care is a quick ticket to a ruined sword and a lost ...
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Irish stick fighting, known as bataireacht, is a martial tradition drenched in mystique, folklore, and a warrior spirit that once echoed through the glens and hills of old Éire.
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Aragorn, son of Arathorn, is one of the most memorable characters in Peter Jackson’s The Lord of the Rings film trilogy. Known for his quiet strength and reluctant nobility, Aragorn's character arc is...
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Anime has given fans more than just characters and stories; the medium has given fans iconic weapons that carry as much personality as the heroes who wield them.
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The claymore sword holds a powerful place in both historical warfare and popular imagination.
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Let’s say you have a real samurai sword a katana, made with appropriate steel similar to tamahagane, and treated via yaki-ire, or clay tempering, which yields a differential temper along the spine and...
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