What is The Best Sword for Self-Defense?
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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Expert Tips for Replica Blade Sword Ownership
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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The Lost Art of Irish Stick Fighting
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’s Weapons: Combining Lore and Memorabilia
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 Swords Cosplayers Love
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: Legendary Weapon of the Scottish Highlands
The claymore sword holds a powerful place in both historical warfare and popular imagination.
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How Sharp Should a Sword Really Be?
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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Damascus Steel FAQs
Damascus steel knives and swords are growing in popularity, and not just because of the attractive aesthetics of Damascus.
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The Shillelagh: An Iconic and Historic Irish Weapon
The shillelagh a sturdy wooden club or cudgel, is one of the most iconic symbols of Irish heritage.
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Orcrist: The Goblin-Cleaver from The Hobbit Films
Among the legendary weapons of Middle-earth, few hold the same mythical allure as Orcrist, the fabled Goblin-Cleaver.
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How to Grip and Swing a Wakizashi or Katana (or Other Japanese Sword)
There is more than one element to traditional Japanese martial arts, specifically with respect to how to hold, stand, and fight with a sword.
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Behind the Surprising Functionality and Versatility of a Viking Sword
Viking swords also known as Carolingian swords, constitute a class of sword patterns that were prevalent in Northern Europe throughout the Viking Age, from roughly 800 AD to 1100 AD.
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