The Viking or seax sword holds a unique place in Viking and early medieval life because it was never just one thing. It functioned as both a daily tool and a deadly weapon, shaped by a world where sur...
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If you know your Japanese history, you know that samurai carry two swords. A proper samurai sword, and a shorter, secondary one, the wakizashi katana.
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Fans of the film version of The Lord of the Rings often point to the swords as one of the most memorable and emotionally charged elements of the trilogy. These weapons are not just props or background...
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The shillelagh is often seen today as a symbol of Irish heritage, something decorative or even playful.
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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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