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Animatch Dog Adoption Fundraiser

Eyal Azerad — Fri, 22 Jun 2018 17:55:10 +0000

DSA Replica Sword Event Greetings, Darksword Armoury fans and friends! So a couple of weeks ago, I received an email from a Montreal based animal shelter that I donate to. Animatch is a non-profit canine ‘’no kill’’ adoption agency which matches responsible would-be pet owners with abandoned dogs. Recently, the organization, which receives minimal governmental [...]

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Blade's Edge Magazine – December Vol. 8

michael — Tue, 27 Jan 2015 16:49:46 +0000

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Blade's Edge Magazine – November Vol. 7

michael — Tue, 09 Dec 2014 21:49:05 +0000

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Blade's Edge Magazine – October Vol. 6

michael — Wed, 29 Oct 2014 16:03:08 +0000

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Blade's Edge Magazine – September Vol. 5

michael — Wed, 01 Oct 2014 14:14:26 +0000

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Blade's Edge Magazine – August Vol. 4

michael — Fri, 29 Aug 2014 17:48:36 +0000

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Blade's Edge Magazine – July Vol. 3

michael — Thu, 17 Jul 2014 17:55:35 +0000

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Blade’s Edge Magazine – June 2014 Vol. 2

michael — Thu, 05 Jun 2014 23:37:17 +0000

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Blade’s Edge Magazine – April / May 2014 Vol. 1

michael — Thu, 01 May 2014 14:03:47 +0000

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Newsletter February 2014

michael — Thu, 20 Feb 2014 22:50:18 +0000

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The Evolution of the Medieval Gauntlet

michael — Thu, 10 Jan 2013 00:52:57 +0000

The expression ‘throwing down the gauntlet’ stems from the middle ages and is literally a call to arms. One look at the medieval gauntlet, often featuring knuckledusters design to maximize punishment when resorting to punches, and it’s easy to understand how the gauntlet became a symbolic call to arms. Early metal plate hand protection began during the late 12th [...]

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An examination of a pair of 15th Century German Gauntlets

michael — Thu, 20 Dec 2012 22:44:40 +0000

Recently, Eyal Azerad, the owner of Darksword Armory, took a first-hand examination of an authentic pair of 16th century German Gauntlets. The Gauntlets are dated from 1580-1590’s. Made of Iron. Rolled and roped edge cuffs, five slightly tapered and embossed metacarpal plates and shaped knuckle plates. Finely etched with continuous floral design on the central [...]

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The Evolution Of the Medieval Sword In the 13th – 15th Centuries

michael — Thu, 22 Nov 2012 18:37:39 +0000

The Evolution Of the Medieval Sword In the 13th – 15th Centuries Sword design in the late medieval period evolved in direct response to rapid growth of the armor of the late medieval era. Hence, the understanding as to how, and why, medieval swords evolved as they did, is intertwined with an understanding of the changes in armor production [...]

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An Introduction to Damascus Steel Sword Making

michael — Tue, 16 Oct 2012 21:54:10 +0000

One of the most fascinating aspects of modern day sword making, particularly in regards to medieval swords, is without question, Damascus steel. Time after time, collectors have asked us about the properties and the beautiful patterns for which Damascus steel is so well known for. Inevitably, as a collector, one is bound to be fascinated [...]

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The Roman Gladiators : A life of Servitude and Violence

michael — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 21:34:43 +0000

Gladiators, originating from the Latin word “gladius” or sword, stemmed from professional and amateur fighters in ancient Rome who fought for the entertainement of “civilized” spectators. Gladiators were trained in special schools called ludi which could be found as commonly as ampitheatres throughout the empire. There were four schools in Rome itself, the largest of [...]

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