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An Introduction to Swords and Daggers
Swords and daggers have a unique place in history. More than just personal weapons, they have served as fashion accessories, status symbols, coveted treasures, and precious gifts. But there is still something about them...

Cultural Traditions and Sword Rituals
Throughout time, swords and daggers have been ingrained into the cultures and rituals of many historic eras creating traditions involving honor, and others which were more humiliating or deadly....

Original Knighting Ceremony
The earliest order of knights, known as The Gata, was created in 1346 by King Edward III to distinguish an elite group of men known for their virtue, religion and skill as a knight on horse back (che-valory) and on foot. These skills included...

What's the difference in Sword Materials?
To help you select the item that meets your needs, please review this information to select the type of steel you prefer a sword and dagger to be made from. The simplest summary of the metals used to make swords would fall into two main categories...

Battle Ready Swords
Many people wonder why Battle Ready Swords (also called functional swords) are considered to be the best swords made. To truly qualify as battle ready, swords must be made of high-carbon steel – but, the quality and craftsmanship of battle ready swords are not equal...

Basic Sword Parts and Blade Terminology and Japanese Samurai Sword Parts
Sword parts and descriptions will vary between Roman short swords and medieval knight swords when compared to a Japanese sword. The sword diagrams below and the accompanying list of sword terms and definitions...

Sword Training & Medieval Sword Techniques
As with any historic period, specific swords and the people who used them significantly impacted how history remembered them both. This was especially true for medieval knights...

Sword Cleaning Instructions
Although written specifically about cleaning Japanese Katanas, the same technique would apply to the care and cleaning of all sword blades...

Roman Era Information Pages

Roman Life
Life in the Roman Empire - Roman history, Roman culture, Roman clothing, Roman warfare, Fall of the Roman Empire

Roman Sword History
The Romans were masters at adopting and modifying sword designs to overcome disadvantages in combat. This page highlights the history of Roman swords and daggers.

Roman Swords
General information and links to our Roman Short swords, Gladius swords, Spatha swords, Gladiator swords, Roman battle-ready swords, Roman daggers and more...

Roman Short Swords
General information and links to the Roman short swords that we offer: Hopllites, Falcatas, Maintz Gladius, Pompeii Gladius, Gladiator short swords and more...

Roman Soldier Costume Hints-N-Tips
When creating your own Roman soldier costume, there are three pieces which will be most difficult to make yourself and have them look good...

Best Sword Choices for Roman Soldier Costumes
When selecting a sword for your Roman soldier costume there are several things to consider: budget, design and quality. Each of the following Roman swords...

Medieval Era Information Pages

Medieval Life
Life in Medieval times - Medieval Castles, Medieval Warfare, Medieval Knights, Medieval Swords, Medieval Armor

Medieval Times
Historically designed clothing, swords and shields from the medieval times. As an adult, most men never loose their appreciation for the medieval times. There is a hidden desire to have a real version of...

Medieval Sword History
The origins of medieval swords are based upon the Roman long sword. After the fall of the Roman Empire, swords evolved into larger heavier weapons to penetrate armor. Combat techniques also changed as the easier and more natural combat style of slashing was replaced by a new thrusting technique.

Medieval Swords
A complete line of these intriguing and historically significant Medieval swords and Medieval daggers is available from our on line store. We have many Battle-Ready Medieval swords, Single-Handed Broadswords, Hand-and-a-Half Longswords, Two-Handed Great Swords, Cut-and-Thrust Sideswords, Medieval Rapier Swords, Scottish Claymores, Christian Swords, Medieval daggers and more...

The Crusades
A crusade was originally meant to be a war where all leaders and men fought under the banner of the church. The "call" for a crusade was made by the Pope, although some were fought for political reasons and not for religious ones...

Modern Knighting Ceremony
The earliest order of knights, known as The Gata, was created in 1346 by King Edward III to distinguish an elite group of men known for their virtue, religion and skill as a knight on horse back (che-valory) and on foot...

Medieval Sword Training
As with any historic period, specific swords and the people who used them significantly impacted how history remembered them both. This was especially true for medieval knights. In the 15th century new techniques in personal combat emerged that would forever change the world...

Armor Cleaning Instructions
Keeping your high carbon steel armor, swords and weapons cleaned and waxed (or oiled) prevents rust by keeping oxygen from being able to come into direct contact with the metal surface. Many antique dealers and museums...

Renaissance Era Information Pages

Renaissance Life
Life during the European Renaissance - the Black Death, Renaissance inventions, Renaissance clothing, etc.

Renaissance Sword History
During The Renaissance, swords forever changed in history as they became more of a fashion item than a soldier's weapon. With renaissance societies fascination with the new sport of fencing it wasn't long before specialized renaissance swords and daggers became the hottest items to own...

Renaissance Swords
The beauty and charm of The Renaissance forever changed swords. We offer Battle-Ready Renaissance swords, Cut-and-Thrust Swords, Rapier Swords, Compound-Hilt Swords, Renaissance daggers and more...

Renaissance Fashion
Clothing then, as now, was a "status" symbol. However it was an even bigger status symbol during the renaissance. Fashion for the wealthy often meant spending a majority of their money on clothing and it was not uncommon for them to literally be 'wearing their wealth'...

Leonardo da Vinci - Renaissance Man
Leonardo da Vinci was a true renaissance man. He was a philosopher, inventor, architect, engineer, mathematician and a painter...

The Musketeers
Several popular movies have been made based on the 1844 book The Three Musketeers by Alexandre Dumas. But, did you know that in 1622, the first "musketeers" came into being? They were a "unit of gentlemen" called the Carabiniers du Roy (translated as "police officers of Roy"), commonly called the Gray Musketeers after the color of their horses....

Other Interesting Pages

Pirates of the Caribbean
Pirates of the Caribbean: Curse of the Black Pearl is one of my all-time favorite movies. Johnny Depp did a tremendous job playing the part of Captain Jack Sparrow. I don't think that anyone else could have made that part more believable (or entertaining). On July 7th, the second installment in the ongoing adventures of Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean: Dead Man's Chest will be released in the theaters.

Female Pirates
Female pirates have been around since about 600 B.C. Some are more famous than others. Some can be proven to be real and others are told of in legends and fables. But, each seemed to have one real reason for becoming a pirate or privateer. Escape!

Become a Knight or Monk within the SCA
One of the best things about the Society is that not one member of the society is a commoner. Anyone who joins the SCA begins simply as a Lord or Lady, yet may choose to become more.

The Celtic Era
Early Celts were a barbaric migrant culture who considered warfare as "sport" more than a means of territorial conquest. These fierce warriors were well known to the...

U.S. Civil War Weapons
The Civil War was long and bloody for both sides. It destroyed families, homes and much, much more. The Civil War also brought into use several new military technologies. Some of these technologies were designed...

Damascus Sword Making
Mystery, awe and wonder fill the mind as one looks upon a Damascus blade for the first time. The distinguishing "water markings" in the blade are a result of...

Interior Decorating Tips
Home decorating with real Medieval armor has become a hot fashion trend for many families in the New Millennium. Even major T.V. remodeling shows like Monster House and This New Home have already...

Viking Swords And Daggers
Only a small amount of Viking era armament has survived in good condition through the ages. As well, little information is available on Viking arms and armor and how they were used because Vikings buried their swords, helmets and armor in the ground with dead warriors....

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