The seax evolved as both a tool and a weapon and is found in it’s many forms...
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.
A Sword That Feels Older Than the Story Some television swords are there to look impressive. Albion...
The falchion is one of the more misunderstood medieval swords. At a glance it looks almost crude,...
The so called Templar sword is less a single design and more a category of high medieval...
La Tène Sword: The Elegant Blade of Celtic Europe The La Tène sword stands among the most...
Picture this: a 17th-century cavalry officer, his basket hilt glinting with engraved skulls, charging into the smoke...
Few figures in early medieval legend are as compelling as Wayland the Smith. He stands at the...
The Napoleonic Wars did not invent the sword, but they represent its final great chapter as a...
The Short Cutlass of Soldiers, Sailors and Gentlemen The hanger sword is one of those weapons that...
The kopis is one of the most distinctive edged weapons of the ancient Mediterranean. With its forward...