The Weight, Size, and Grip of Swords, Knives and Daggers is Crucial
Posted by Sword N Armory on May 4th 2018
When you’re using a sword, knife or dagger, it’s important to remember a few crucial factors when deciding which’s right for you.You’ll first want to take into consideration the weight of the weapon. If the weapon is too heavy, it will hinder your ability to react quickly in a fight. If the weapon is too light, it will cause you to judge poorly on the timing of the defensive maneuvers.Next, you’ll want to pick a weapon that’s properly proportioned to your body. If the sword for example is too sm
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Spears and Fighting
Posted by Sword N Armory on May 4th 2018
Spears all throughout HistorySpears are usually wooden weapons that consist of a shaft (pole part of the weapon) and a pointed head at the top of the spear that can be used for many different things. Wooden weapons for fighting are perhaps one of the oldest weapons around. They have been used for hundreds, if not thousands, of years. It has been used for hunting, fishing, and even fighting. Axes and spears were one of the most important weapons used in human history, and it can take some very pr
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A Brief History of the Western Cowboy Black Powder Outlaw Revolver Pistol
Posted by Sword N Armory on May 4th 2018
Stories of western outlaws could never had filled the history books with their infamous tales, without the invention of the Western Cowboy Black Powder Outlaw Revolver Pistol. One of the first designs created by Samuel Colt in 1851, the new automatic, revolving chamber allowed for six shots to be taken before you had to stop to reload. Although Samuel Colt was among the first to design the gun, it did not take Remington long to create a design of their own.The new revolver was a huge hit among o
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Medieval Combat Helmets - Protection and Visibility
Posted by Sword N Armory on May 4th 2018
Helmet comes from "helm" which is a medieval word for protective combat headgear and were originally made of leather, brass, bronze and iron. Eventually all were made from forged steel.The bascinet helmet was designed to be worn with a mail or as sole protection for the head or beneath the great helm. There were several changes over time to make it safer such as the nose protector, also called the bretache, and offered some facial protection. Another type of protection was the klappvisor which w
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Asian Swords vs. European Swords: A Clash of Blades
Posted by Sword N Armory on Apr 1st 2018
All throughout history, a number of cultures have created a number of weapons that were designed to create peace or conquer some foreign land. One of the most well-known weapons is the sword. This offensive weapon was designed to allow the user to cut, pierce or slice through opposition. There are a number of civilizations that have created swords, but none as popular as the European and Asian swords.Most Asian swords are designed with a curved blade. This curve blade was designed to offer a war
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