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Sword behaviour : Vibrations and Harmonics, importance of exact geometry and Material 
What are the properties of a well 'balanced' sword? How important are the vibrations on a sword's endurance and breaking? Say we have the exact sword …

modifying swords 
I found a brand new Windless European Sword at a pawn shop. I talked them down to fifty dollars . Unfortunately it is a bit heavy and tip heavy as well. …

Are the del tin 16th century cut and thrust sword or the windlass munich cut and thrust sword any good? 
Are the del tin 16th century cut and thrust sword or the windlass Munich cut and thrust sword any good? Like how do they handle whats the out of the box …

Charlemagne 
I am looking for a functional Charlemagne sword. Any help will be greatly appreciated.

Where is the best place to buy custom Viking swords? 
I'm looking to buy a mid 10th century style viking sword that is as historically accurate as possible. The problem is that since I'm short and female most …

Is the book from Chris Holzman on the Italian duel sabre still available and where? 
Dear Sir, I want to study the art of Italian duel sabre fencing and the book "The Art of the Dueling Saber" from Chris Holzman would be a great help. …

Shortening an existing sword 
I have a hand-and-a-half back sword made by Darksword Armory, the blade on which is 29". I'd like to shorten the blade to 26" and shorten the handle to …

Narnian swords?? 
So I've been wanting a "Narnian" sword for a long time but i cant find a REAL one. They're all either REALLY cheap or fake plastic. I can't seem to find …

belt length  
I was reading your review on the Valiant armory Castile Sword and you put as a con that the scabbard belt was to long. I did some research on how they …

The Knights Lion Crest Sword 
QUESTION: Will you do a review of this sword? It says functional; it has a beautiful design and I would like to know if it is all that it says it is. …

Viking comment on review page. 
QUESTION: There's a global goods sword I think it was, and the review was great until I got to the part about "vikings" killing for everything... Unfortunately …

Roman sword  
QUESTION: My question is how to buy the roman sword, actually I'm not so good in this thing I'm beginner, Can someone help to me easier, I like o buy …

Tweleth Centry sword from Gen 2 deal or dud? 
QUESTION: I had read your updated review of the William Marshell sword by CAS-Hanwei. With the reliablity concerns brought up I have been looking for …

Ibelin scabbard 
QUESTION: I have purchased Ibelin sword from the movie "Kingdom of Heaven" made my Windlass. I also want the scabard that I see has been discontinued. …

Thrusting swords 
Hello and congratulations for your great website. I have a question about all the thrusting swords, like the rapier, smallsword, fleuret, etc... …

Where to find a good dueling saber? 
QUESTION: I've looked nearly everywhere and I've yet to find definite evidence of a battle ready dueling saber (pob 3-5in) instead of cavalry sabers …

Shields 101 
QUESTION: I've always had an interest in swords - specifically European medieval types around the periods of the crusades. I have a few swords at home …

Testing of Windlass Steelcrafts Civil War Cavalry Sabers 
QUESTION: Have you ever tested any of Windlass Steelcrafts Light Cavalry Sabers, Such as the M1630 Light Cavalry Saber and the Officers model? Just …

Would you recco. this CAS Iberia sword? (picture included) Not rated yet
QUESTION: I was surfing the web for affordable functional swords, and I found this. It is a CAS Iberia Side Ring Sword. It's made of high carbon spring …

Looking for a naval cutlass Not rated yet
QUESTION: I'm a marine stationed on Camp Lejeune and I've been searching for a 100% full tang, high carbon, spring steel naval cutlass for the past 5 …

Direction Needed in my Hand and Half Quandry Not rated yet
QUESTION: Paul....will try not to talk a hole in your head.....I have been takeing longsword lessons for three months now (my intro/prep courtesy of …

Windlass Steelcrafts Oakeshott Xiia Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am looking at buying and Oakeshott type Xiia longsword from Windlass Steelcrafts. Is there anything you can tell me about this sword and …

Balance Point of Darksword Armoury Norman Sword Not rated yet
QUESTION: I noticed the wonderful review that you did of the Darksword Armoury Knight sword, and I saw also that you are now selling the Darksword Armoury …

OSLO MUSEUM VIKING SWORD  Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am glad to see Darksword Armory available here now! I was curious as to if you can get the Oslo Viking sword and the price. Thank, Dan …

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sword of ibelin Not rated yet
QUESTION: I orderd the sword of ibelin from the movie KINGDOM OF HEAVEN and was wondering about the structural integrity of it, I know that their is …

Windlass Blade Lengths Not rated yet
QUESTION: In your reviews of windlass swords, you say that the longer blades are too whippy, but their one-handed swords are ok. At what length do they …

I want to know what the name of a sword is Not rated yet
QUESTION: I am being offerd a sword that is said to be wavy all the way up and 2 handed and it was used to cut peoples heads off. Well the orginal ones …

Quality durable Rapiers? Not rated yet
QUESTION: Just wondering if you know of any solid, durable, rapier type swords that would be good for a former fencer, who would like to handle the real …

short sword advice Not rated yet
QUESTION: I'm looking for a close-combat, short-sword with the following characteristics: * designed for thrust and cut * 5160 steel * very …

Sharpness of a one-and-a-half sword Not rated yet
QUESTION: I bought a Windlass sword from Reliks and asked to sharpen it. Well,it doesn't seem so "sharp" at all and when i tried to test-cut a straw …

Info on a Navy Sword Not rated yet
QUESTION: My husbands grandfather was in the navy. He worked in a bar across seas and got a sword from the establishment. I was trying to find out …

new question about Napoleon period swords Not rated yet
QUESTION: Were these swords subjected to thermal treatment? I ask because I have found some places (for example "Swordblood") where they offer swords …

hanwei and windlass german bastard sword discrepancy Not rated yet
QUESTION: The hanwei german bastard sword is 50 inches and 2.9 lbs. the windlass german bastard sword is 39 inches and 3.10 lbs. whats with this? Is …

What is the best Viking sword? Not rated yet
QUESTION: I have seen dozens of Viking swords on the internet on dozens of sites. The Albion swords are not exactly in my price range and I was wondering …