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Contrary to popular belief. the longsword was an extremely efficient weapon if crafted and used correctly. But just how much strength would a swordsman need to successfully use such a sword? This all depends on two very important factors.The first being the blacksmith's experience level. A longsword is a double-edged, two handed weapon weighing upwards of five pounds. Crafting such a sword took a certain amount expertise and craftsmanship to assure the balance was as close to perfect as pos

The following article will discuss some of the important indications that the edge of the sword is losing its efficacy and becoming dull. There are a plenty of questionable methods of testing the edge of the blade, many propagated by pop culture.Nevertheless, cutting a sheet of paper, shaving the hair off an arm and scraping your thumb across the edge of the blade with a sage expression are only part of the test. To properly understand what dulls the edge of a sword, you need to be aware of a fe

On the battlefield there are two options: kill or be killed. As a warrior you’re looking for ways to inflict lethal blows on your enemy while protecting yourself.Even though proof of shields being used doesn’t start until the Bronze Age, the use of a shield has been around for centuries around the world. An item to protect oneself from the onslaught of another has always been employed. Shields became a part of the armor used for the military, the earliest shield was made of thick wood or woven r

Seeing your favorite sword rust away can be very devastating. Especially, if your sword had cost you a fortune. Luckily for you, there are various ways in which you can avoid such incidences. And, in case your sword already has rusted, there are different ways to get rid of it.Tip #1: Always oil the blade of your sword after cleaning them.The oil helps to shield the blade from rust. It’s important that you ensure the oil used doesn’t react with your blade. Some good choices of oil include gun oi

It was a night like one out of a dream, cold and steely. I could feel the wind in my hair and the salt from the sea upon my armor. My armor was that of gambeson or quilted cloth. Being from a lower status of Vikings this leather armor was all I could afford. Some of my friends from the higher Viking status have obtained the ever fancy Lammellar armor. This particular armor is more expensive than my gambeson due to the iron plates it contains. These iron plates are then laced together in a patter