Medieval Europe – Arms and Armor
Posted by MRL on May 5th 2017
What were weapons like in the Middle Ages? Were they all crude implements designed only to be used by force? Not quite. There was thought behind the weapons used by Knights, foot soldiers, and archers. The diverse assortment included baton, battle axe, caltrops, crossbow, flail, halberd, longbow, mace, spear, swords and war hammer.So, what of protection against these tools? The Spangenhelm was the most common helmet in the early me...
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Clements #18 No Two Swords....
Posted by MRL on May 4th 2017
One of the things I've repeatedly encountered among sword enthusiasts over the years is a subtle misunderstanding that all swords of a similar design and function will handle and perform in the exact same way. There is a certain assumption that because every sword strikes along the same lines and uses the same kinds of blows for the most part that differences among similar kinds are minor. But the fact is, they have distinctions in form and desig...
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Battlecry – for the warrior within you
Posted by MRL on Apr 30th 2017
Forged in the heat of the battle, the Battlecry collection from Windlass Steelcrafts has been designed in conjunction with John Clements, who specializes in historical fencing and Medieval and Renaissance fighting methods. Made from the toughest materials, (1065 high carbon steel), this series consists of an exciting selection of medieval swords, daggers, and axes, with a darkened, battle-hardened finish. Sharpened to a fighting finish and t...
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