Swords are an important part of human history. From their place on the battlefield to their role in the romanticised depiction of knighthood...
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Debunking the Myth of the Medieval Sword When it comes to the study of the Medieval sword, Ewart Oakeshott ( 25 may...
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Sword-based metaphors and similes are a pervasive part of our cultural vocabulary, from iconography to idiomatic expression. The buckler shield, or “buckler,” as...
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By Michael “Tinker” Pearce People always ask me about Medieval swords and what they are like. That’s like asking “What are cars...
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The origin of the expression ‘throwing down the gauntlet’ stems from medieval times and is literally a declaration of war. One look at...
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and Their Representation in Contemporary Literature By David Kite Then he is not worthy to be called a Master of Defense, which cannot...
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By Eyal Azerad Simply stated, swords are made of many different types of metals, the most prevailing being steel. Although a proper steel...
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By Eyal Azerad During the early Middle Ages, the primary metal available for the manufacture of swords was derived from bloomery iron,...
3 Comments By Robert B. Marks Ewart Oakeshott’s typology may be one of the most useful tools in documenting and understanding the Medieval arms race,...
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An analysis of edge sharpness during the middle ages It is one of those devilish questions that can confound people even today:...
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