A Basic Guide to Crusader Swords
Crusader swords constitute a class of swords that are basically cruciform, or cross-shaped, in profile. If you’re familiar with Oakeshott typology, Crusader swords generally are recognizable according...
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A Few Things to Know About Defense Umbrellas
Defense umbrellas are only one of the main unique self defense weapons we carry here at BUDK, but they can be among the most discreet and practical as long as you know what you’re working with.
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The Three Most Important Assets of a Quality Lord of the Rings Sword Replica
Not all Lord of the Rings sword replicas are created equal. So if you’re in the market for a new Aragorn sword replica, there are three specific things you can look for in the description that will ti...
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Anime Cosplay Sword Safety Tips
If you’ve just secured a Yorichi sword or some other anime cosplay sword from our website, congratulations; you are now the proud owner of some of the finest-quality, highly detailed replicas availabl...
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Caring for Your Anime Cosplay Swords
Yoriichi Tsukiguni is a legendary character from Demon Slayer who lived long ago, during the Sengoku Era, also known as the “Warring States” period, during which civil conflict was widespread and ince...
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How Not to Damage Your Ichigo Cosplay Sword
In most cases, when we talk about anime cosplay swords what we’ll be talking about is the history of the sword from the anime, or how to find a replica that faithfully captures the details from the se...
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About the Nichirin Demon Slayer Swords Featured in the Series
Are you here for a Yorichi sword replica, or a Tanjiro sword replica? We carry replicas of popular Demon Slayer swords showcased in that popular anime series.
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Sword Canes, Defense Umbrellas, and Other Great Self Defense Weapons
Just what makes the best sword for self defense raises a lot of questions in its own right. It’s a hard question to answer and one that can perhaps best be answered with a simple variety of options.
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Parsing the Details and Features of a Real Samurai Sword
In this industry, we have a term to describe the wallhangers that litter the corners of the internet, which are not only not battle-ready, but which are not even made according to traditional processe...
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About Yorichi’s Sword
Yoriichi Tsukiguni is a legendary character from Demon Slayer who lived long ago, during the Sengoku Era, also known as the “Warring States” period, during which civil conflict was widespread and ince...
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10 Types of Historical Sword Patterns You Should Know
Across history, sword patterns have evolved to fill different roles for ceremonial and combative roles.
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Best Home Defense Sword Patterns (and Why)
While swords have more or less been eclipsed by firearms and other weapons for home defense, a battle-ready sword, made with an appropriate steel, tempered, and with a full tang, can still be a relati...
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