The Yaka sword is a distinctive traditional weapon from Central Africa, most commonly associated with the Yaka...
Matt Tait
Matt is the founder of SevenSwords.uk and Geeks with Swords, a creative lifestyle brand built around passion, imagination, and the enduring fascination with blades, battles, and the stories we attach to them. His mission is to bring history alive, not as a dusty list of dates, but as a living thing full of artistry, symbolism, and human connection.
With a background that spans digital media, web strategy, and TV formats ranging from Question Time to Robot Wars, Matt’s real calling lies in turning his lifelong love of history and swords into something inspiring and accessible. To him, these weapons are more than tools of combat. They are expressions of culture, power, and myth. Whether it's a Viking blade, a Renaissance rapier, or a legendary cinematic prop, each sword tells a story, and Matt is here to share it.
Through engaging content, social media, and design,Seven Swords celebrates the crossover between learning and fun. It's for the curious, the nostalgic, and anyone who's ever imagined wielding something iconic. Matt’s vision encourages people to explore the past with fresh eyes, connect with creativity, and enjoy the ride.
He’s also won a NESTA Design & Innovation award and holds a gold medal from BBC’s Techno Games, but what really drives him is building a space where knowledge, humour, and passion collide.
The Oakeshott Type XII is one of the most recognisable and widely used sword forms of the...
The US Model 1850 Staff and Field Officer’s Sword is one of the most recognisable blades from...
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The Luba Prestige Sword is a ceremonial weapon from Central Africa, traditionally used by the Luba people...
The Transylvanian sabre was a distinct regional weapon that emerged from the cultural crossroads of Central and...
Pattern welding is one of those terms that sounds oddly modern, as if it belongs in a...
Among the most distinctive weapons of Central Africa, the Azande throwing sword is a remarkable combination of...
The US M1860 Naval Boarding Sabre was the close-quarters weapon of choice for sailors and marines during...
The Russian Dragoon Sabre Model 1910 represents the final refinement of the long sabre tradition in the...
