The dha is a diverse family of single-edged Southeast Asian swords. Discover its design, military history, regional...
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.
Akira Kurosawa’s Seven Samurai remains one of cinema’s defining action epics. We examine its characters, weapons, historical...
Butterfly swords are paired short dao associated with southern Chinese martial arts. Explore their history, construction, combat...
The Battle of Auray on 29 September 1364 ended the Breton War of Succession. Discover its rival...
Confused by the One Power, Aes Sedai, Dragon Reborn or the Pattern? This guide explains the essential...
The espada ancha was a short, broad-bladed weapon associated with the northern frontier of New Spain, particularly...
The khanda is a broad, straight Indian sword associated with Rajput, Maratha and Sikh martial traditions. Discover...
The ada is a ceremonial Nigerian sword associated with Yoruba religious practice and the royal traditions of...
The espadon was a large European two-handed sword associated with Renaissance warfare, bodyguards and ceremonial display. This...
The kaskara is the straight, double-edged sword of Sudan, Darfur and the eastern Sahara. Discover its construction,...
