Swords

Sword Fighting Techniques, Styles and Moves
Sword fighting techniques, styles and moves or in other words, swordsmanship, is one of the oldest and most varied forms of fighting. Since a long time, civilizations across the world have nurtured and developed their own sword fighting styles...

Ancient Japanese Samurai Swords
The ancient Japanese samurai swords were divided into three types - wakizashi, katana and tanto. These swords had a very important place in the weapons used by the samurais. Here is a short account of the description of these ancient swords.

Samurai Sword Sets
Read on to know more about the Samurai and the Samurai swords…

Medieval Weaponry: Swords and Armor
Read on to know more about the various types of medieval weapons and medieval weaponry such as swords and armor…

Glint of Steel - The Samurai Sword
A short history of the evolution of the Samurai Sword.

The Samurai
The way of life for the Samurai was more then just violence. He lived by a code of Bushido.

10 Cool Swords from the Lord of the Rings
The Lord of the Rings movies feature many beautiful swords whose histories are longer and more elaborate than some of the characters. These fine blades are lovingly produced by the WETA Workshop and deserve additional attention.

Learn Japanese Katana Sword Terms (Part 2)
If you’ve read Part 1 of this article, this sequel continues with the description on the Japanese Katana hilt section. If you are a movie sword replica collector or a sword enthusiast, this article can help you to learn more about the Katana and understand product specifications of replicas for sale on and off the net. It will also add few more Japanese words to your vocabulary.

Learn Japanese Katana Sword Terms (Part 1)
If you just started your own sword replica collection and plan on getting a Japanese Katana sword, this article is definitely for you (another Katana enthusiast!). A sword truly worthy of respect (and worship by some), the Japanese Samurai Katana is a fascinating combination of engineering and art to learn much about. This article is written with that task in mind focusing on the basic sword terminology.

Stage Combat with Swords
What is the difference between stage combat and real combat, especially when it comes to swords?

Who is Kit Rae?
Kit Rae, one of the master sword makers of our generation, has a variety of things that have influenced his craft.

Claymore Swords : The Scottish Past Carried Into The Present
The original Claymore swords were massive, two-handed, double-edged broadswords that were wielded during the 16th to 18th Centuries by hard-bitten, hard-fighing Scottish Highlanders. Used for both cleaving and smashing in melee combat, they were the Highlanders' weapons of choice during their continual uprisings against the English and in their bloody and seemingly-constant inter-clan battles

The Braveheart Sword - Legendary Power And Strength From The Past
The Braveheart Sword received its name because of its strong association with the Scottish national hero Sir William Wallace. Wallace, who was sometimes called Braveheart, was an actual historical figure who lived during the Middle Ages.

Popular but False Myths about Medieval Swords
Many myths surround the history of the sword. It is very important to debunk these myths and really understand these great weapons.

Beautiful and Elegant Masonic Swords
Masonic symbols and emblems hold great significance to members of the order of Freemasons (Masons). Each style of Masonic Sword can also bear several different engraved Masonic symbols and emblems

Start Your Own Sword Collection
Start your own sword collection! Learn how to buy and care for these beautiful pieces of art and history.

Chopping up Criminals with my Katana Sword!!
A look at the cottage market that developed around the Japanese swords industry

Gladius - the Sword that Turned Men into Numbers
A closer look at how the Roman shortsword changed the world of warfare

Weapons of History - the Scimitar
The evolution and origin of the scimitar.

What was a real ninja sword like?
What was an authentic Ninja sword like?

Napoleon's Golden Sword Fetches More Than £3m
Its gold-encrusted blade holds the secrets of the young Napoleon, who carried it into one of his legendary, seemingly doomed battles.