Types of Sabres
Sabre is curve sword and with only one edge. This blade´s curvature is its main difference with the sword. It provides a higher combat speed, because it cuts bt the blade doesn’t remain into the enemy’s body. Sabre is
How to remove rust from steel blades
Firstly, we must claim that every single blade must be cleaned by an expert, above all when it’s an antique and valuable piece. That’s why amateurs shouldn’t improvise doing this task. Sometimes a rusty sword is a positive aspect,
Live Action Role-Playing Games
Live action role-playing games, also known as LARP is a kind of free time activity where particpants represent several kind of characters with the help of items like clothings, or inoffensive copies of weapons. In contrast to traditional role games,
Templar Swords
Templar swords were not only used for attacking and defending, but also they became the loyal partner of every Templar Knight in their daily life. They had a handle with the shape of a cross and a right and
Japanese swords for martial arts
Martial arts traditional concept is related to combat systems with and without guns, techniques that were developed in some regions from Asia for an estimated period of 1600 years (about 400 BC). In these combat systems, there is a
Chinese Swords
Chinese swords productions is documented since Bronze Age in the Shang Dinasty. Chinese swords have as fundamental goal traditional Chinese martial arts, such as Kung Fu and Tai Chi. Chinese swords might be classified according to their morphology and their
Most Famous Swords of History
It´s not easy to write an article about the most famous swords in History because when we choose some of them, we are leaving apart others with a big importance too. But we are going to try it, with
Sword Henry V Of England
Henry V of England was born at Monmouth Castle on September 16, 1387. He was the second son of Henry IV and Mary de Bohun and thus Prince of Wales and heir to the English throne. From the beginning
Different kind of Rapiers Swords
The Rapier has a long and straight blade; It’s born in the Renaissance and it was used as an accessory for the clothes, that’s why in Spanish the name is “ropera”, as the word “ropa” means clothes. It was
Functional swords for medieval recreations
Swords with the carbon steel blade and full tang are more resistent for the recreations fights. These are just only some of the characteristics that a battle ready sword must to have. One of the evident differeces between a
The Nordic Sword
Viking swords are well-known for its unique design. We could claim they are easily recognizable. It is definitely complicated, to know the reasons behind the appearance of Vikings at the end of VIIIth century. The overpopulation in their lands, is
Most famous sabres
There are a lot of known and famous sabres, historic and legendary, so it’s not simple to explain the most importants. We’re going to try to make a list of the most famous sabres, even if we know that
Merlin’s Sword
The name means FALCON. Son of the beautiful Lady of the Lake, the grat druid Hafgan, where from Merlin learnt all his magic, told that The Great Sir of the Light would born. He learnt to be a great
Medieval Toys for Kids
Toys are those attractive objects with wchich we try to keep children entertained, that´s why toy shops must become those ideal places where you can get specific items to make children happy, but also make them learn to share
Custom-made scabbards for swords
The scabbards are different for each kind of sword and we don’t recommend to use a scrabbard for any type of sword. The scabbard of a sword is the cover of the blade, where the sword rests and that’s
Vatican´s Secret Archives Revelations about the Templars
The Templar Knights Order was one of the most important and powerful that emerged during the Crusades. Founded in 1118 with the purpose of defending the holy places of Muslim forces tried to reclaim them. The Templar Knights came to be in
What’s Medieval Full Contact Combat
Medieval Full Contact or Medieval Combat is a contact and fight sport, with an strong historic trace. This discipline has its origins in Eastern Europe and progressively has been extended to the rest of the world. Participants use edgless
Different kind of fencing foils
A foil is one of the three weapons used in fencing, with the epee and the sabre, all of them made of metal. In fencing, the foil player is considered the most skilful, because the foil is the most