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The finish on Windlass Battlecry line is very special, with a design that has been well thought out. These swords, along with the axe and seax, really needed to be able to stand out in any collection and for that, plain polished steel simply would not do. At first glance, the blade may appear to be blackened, but the longer one looks, the more the design resembles what currently the knife industry refers to as "stonewashed." However, under furthe...

It was such a long wait, you either had to come of age or get permission to own a sword. But now that you have your very own blade, where do you put it when not at your side? Well, we at Museum replicas might have some thoughts on that. Most people choose to hang their swords. This puts them on prime display while simultaneously keeping them out of reach of some of the smaller family members. At MRL we like to look professional so we use mounts l...

To some, the only sword is one that functions in battle. Able to take an edge, then both give and receive blows. But in today's society there isn't much practical use for a functioning sword. In the interest of lowering maintenance and reducing the possibility for harm, decorative swords became a reality. Most display swords are made of a low grade stainless steel. This gives the blade the heft and feel of a real sword but removes the need to con...