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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...

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...

Live Action Role Play or LARP is often dismissed as an exclusive domain of the geeks. The sight of adults charging into battle with latex swords may not be everybody's cup of tea. But, there's more to LARP than meets the eye. Here's a stab at explaining the term. In essence, a player assumes a character and meets other characters in some form of a set. They try to execute a plot created by the Game Master (GM) who usually is in charge of organizi...