The Short Cutlass of Soldiers, Sailors and Gentlemen The hanger sword is one of those weapons that...
European Swords
European swords have a long and rich history, spanning thousands of years and evolving significantly over time. These weapons were crafted for various purposes, from combat to ceremonial use, and played crucial roles in shaping European societies. Below is an introduction to the evolution and types of swords commonly found in Europe.
The kopis is one of the most distinctive edged weapons of the ancient Mediterranean. With its forward...
Few swords in the Norse world carry a reputation quite like Skofnung. It is not simply described...
The sword carried by the Spanish conquistador was not a delicate court blade, nor quite the heavy...
The flamberge is one of the most visually striking swords of the Renaissance. Its blade undulates in...
The Oakeshott Type XVIII sits at the sharp end of late medieval sword design. It appears in...
The main gauche, literally “left hand” in French, is a specialised dagger designed to be used alongside...
England’s swordsmiths rarely get the romance afforded to Toledo or Solingen, yet their work armed officers, cavalrymen,...
The makhaira is one of the most distinctive blades of the ancient Greek world. It is defined...
A working guide from an inquisitive historian who still checks museum labels twice European swords are often...