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"The whole is greater than the sum of its parts" - Aristotle This is the driving principle of chain mail (that's how I'm spelling it). A small ring of metal becomes life-saving armor when properly linked together. Used in many forms and design styles over the ages, we still see chain mail in use today in both practical and ornamental ventures such as fashion or butcher's mail. Easily most recognizable is the standard European 4-in-1 style of mail...

"Carried by my father, and his father before him..." There is something sacred in the traditions of lineage. There was once a time that the rite of manhood was only achieved after handing down ownership of the family sword. While that tradition may not be active today it can still be fun. But what's that? Your father has no sword to bequeath? What a terrible misfortune! But luckily for you Museum Replicas has your back! Starting June 2nd and cont...

The most significant issue we have in historical weapon practice today is - with the exception of training with a sharp blade against a soft pell - we never actually puncture a target with our actions. We only touch the surface, and sometimes our blades flex and bend in reaction to the force of impact. But this is not the same as shearing or stabbing into a moving body. When a point or edge punctures and carries through into or beyond the surface...