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Horned Vikings are seen in movies, television films and popular culture as great warriors and powerful combatants fighting for fame, glory and honor. Some of the most popular Viking personalities in modern times includes Thor from the Marvel comic books, the Minnesota Vikings football team from the NFL and Erik the Red. While image of the horned Viking is exciting, appealing and hardcore; it is historically inaccurate. The ancient Viking people didn’t wear horned helmets. However, there are reas

The gladius was a Roman sword known for its double-edged sides and its superior thrusting tip. Typically the sword was constructed from steel and used as a close range weapon paired with a shield. The sword dates back to the 3rd Century BC where it took the place of a more primitive sword without as much function. There were several different designs of gladius used over the years for Roman soldiers. It's no wonder it was a favorite of Roman soldiers because of its many uses and its sturdy

High carbon steel is more rust-resistant than traditional steel when you’re making a sword, but you must understand the stark differences between the two. There are times when a normal steel product will work just fine for you, but there are times when you need high carbon steel. The differences are right here for you to read, and you must think about which product will work best.The RustEverything can rust under the right conditions, but high-carbon steel is going to rust a lot more slowly than

If you’re an outdoorsy type, you know that the one must-have item is a tactical backpack. These highly efficient backpacks are capable of handling heavy loads, of organizing your things perfectly and being very travel-friendly. After all, if they’re good enough for the military, they must be good enough for the average hiker, camper or traveler.However, as you may know, not all tactical backpacks are created equally. Because they’re so popular, lots of companies attempt to make their ow

A sword frog is the strap of leather that’s hung from the belt and used to secure a sword to someone's side. Historically, sword frogs were worn on a man's left side so that he can easier access his weapon in case he has to draw it fast. They’re typically made to hold any single handed sword and fit any belt or strap that they would be hung from.ConstructionTypically, sword frogs are made from leather, however, in current years, metal or chain has been used for the purposes of adding an appealin