Swords

In the heat of the Battle of Roncesvalles, while the echo of the olifant resonated among the Pyrenean mountains, a Christian paladin wielded a sword that guarded in its pommel the most sacred relics of Christianity. That weapon, indestructible …

What makes a sword become a legend? From its first on-screen strike, Xena’s sword was not just a combat tool: it was the extension of a story of penitence, strength, and redemption. In this article, you will discover its …

Montante, espadon or mandoble? Three words that evoke images of battles, formation and steel. At first glance they seem synonymous, but their history, use and tactical nuances reveal clear differences that are worth knowing if you are passionate about …

What image comes to mind when you think of a sword almost two meters long that moves with the precision of a dancer? The montante sword was exactly that boundary between brute force and refined technique: a two-handed weapon …

Which weapon trembled in the hand of the Iberian warrior as the silence broke before the clash? The falcata: a curved blade forged for devastating cuts and also carved as a status symbol. In this article you’ll discover its …

A blade that cuts and does not bend is the voice of whoever forged it. What makes a sword a combat tool and not a mere ornament? In this article, you will discover what makes a sword truly functional, …

What makes an Irish sword distinct from any other ancient blade? Imagine the clash of steel at dawn over an Atlantic cliff, the round pommel gleaming like a moon ring: that image summarizes the symbolic and functional strength of …

What images come to mind when you think of German swords? A greatsword slicing the air on the battle line, a short, wide blade ready for close combat, or the signature of a legendary swordsmith engraved in steel. German …

What turns a sword into a legend within Teyvat? Imagine the sensation of the blade cutting through the wind after an elemental burst: speed, synergy, and an effect that changes a rotation. In this in-depth guide, you will discover …

What did a sailor see when drawing his sword on the slippery deck amidst rain and gunpowder? The image of the cutlass gleaming in the sun, the curve of the blade ready for a decisive cut, still resonates in …

A sword that tells a life story: why the “Lope de Vega sword” continues to fascinate What makes a sword become a secondary character in a writer’s legend? The Lope de Vega sword is not just an object: it …

What did Genghis Khan’s sword conceal beyond steel? Imagine the trail of dust left by a galloping mounted horde, the gleam of a blade in the sun, and the name of a man who becomes a legend: Temüjin, forever …

What do the clamor of an oppressed crowd, the gleam of steel, and the giant letter Z inscribed in the wood of a corrupt ruler have in common? The answer lies in Zorro’s sword: a weapon that is not …

What lies behind the brilliance and legend of the sword that accompanied Francis I? In this piece, we explore the forging, the ceremonial, and the historical adventures of a parade sword associated with the king who embodied the French …

Why did a simple metal disc forever change the handling of the medieval sword? The disc pommel is not just an adornment: it is the invisible counterpart to the blade, the counterweight that transforms a steel bar into an …

What makes Thorin’s sword —Orcrist— so special? Imagine a blade forged in the ancient light of Gondolin, shining with a cold blue glow when orcs approach, and which, centuries later, becomes the emblem of a determined dwarf leader set …

On the edge of pomp and ceremony, the sword of the Catholic Monarchs emerges as a symbol that cuts through history: power, devotion, and nation forged in steel and emblems. Why the Sword of the Catholic Monarchs Matters Today …

In the fervor of the Third Crusade, when the dust of campaigns clung to the tabard and the Levantine sun blinded the most seasoned warriors, a sword not only served to wound: it was the emblem of a destiny. …