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Few things can stand out in your home as much as a full suit of armor. No matter what style of culture or what age is originates from, a suit of armor really draws the eye. There are numerous reasons to want a complete suit to grace your home. You could want it for the reassurance of personal protection. If a zombie outbreak comes around you'll be better prepared than the guy without it, that's for sure. Another reason to own such a commanding d...

Hand-and-a-half swords developed around the mid-15th century and were used well into the 16th century. They featured long handles with half-grips and so could be wielded with one hand or two. The typically tapered blades were longer than arming swords but did not possess the double-hand grips of heavier war-swords. Perhaps because hand-and-a-half swords did not legitimately belong to either of these sword families, they were also known as bastard...

1. German Bastard SwordA replica of the famed Wallace Collection and a perfect example of a true bastard sword. A good bastard sword has dimensions nearly identical to a one handed sword, but the grip is extended and the pommel stretched so that a second hand can comfortably be used. Thus they are also known as hand-and-a-half swords. These swords came to prominence as a cavalry weapon. They allowed enough reach to be used from horsebac...