A Primer on Viking Swords

The Norsemen, also sometimes known as the northmen and more popularly as the Vikings, were a group of seafaring Germanic peoples that hailed from the Northern Areas of Europe - Norway, Sweden, and Sca...

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Sting: The Legendary Blade of Frodo Baggins

The world of The Lord of the Rings is filled with legendary weapons, each with its own unique history and significance.

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Introducing the Definitive Ichigo Cosplay Sword

Ichigo Kurosaki, the protagonist of BLEACH, is defined by many things; his spiky red hair, his brown eyes, and his stringent adherence to a rigid code of honor that guides his fighting style.

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Defense Umbrellas: Security and Secrecy

You’ve heard of sword canes and shillelaghs. Now get ready to meet the best-kept self-defense secret in the industry, which offers next-level discretion paired with function and serviceability.

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8 Things Never to Do with Your Replica Blade Sword

Congratulations! You are now the proud owner of your first replica blade sword - and maybe it’s even a battle ready sword, which means you can actually use it for training or live cutting practice.

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Safely Using and Caring for Your Axe Blade

It’s important to remember that an axe’s blade is a tool as much as a weapon, and has a lot of uses, from splitting wood to squaring timbers.

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Caring for Swords and Weapons: A Basic Guide

Battle-ready swords and weapons, such as axes and maces, though they are built to high standards of quality and construction that render them suitable for training and use, require special notes for c...

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Putting Together the Perfect Suit of Armor

by Adelia Ladson

If you’re looking for an impressive Medieval costume True Swords has you covered – literally! Put together your perfect Suit of Armor right here.

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Types of Blade Points

by Adelia Ladson

It’s important to know your Types of Blade Points when looking for a knife to meet your needs. Here are the most know blade profiles with illustrations.

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How to Clean a Samurai Sword

by Adelia Ladson

When you own a Samurai Sword, you need to make sure that you take care of it properly. Here are the basics on how to clean your sword with our Shinwa Cleaning Kit.

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Displaying Your Sword

by Adelia Ladson

When you invest in a beautiful sword, it needs to be prominently displayed and not kept in a dark closet somewhere. True Swords has a variety of options for Sword Display.

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