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While some might think that acquiring and maintaining a sword collection would be a decidedly masculine pursuit, they might be surprised to learn that women are both interested and adept at building sword collections as well.What might be responsible for the growing number of women seeking the perfect piece to add to their collections? One reason, surely, is the incredible popularity of HBO's television series Game of Thrones, based on the Song of Ice and Fire series of novels by fantasy author

In the old pirate movies, there would always be a point when the hero and the villain faced-off against one another with swords. They would duel with one another if you will. First, the hero would seem to be winning and then the villain, usually through some foul trick, would get the hero against the ropes. Finally, with some slick move or simply a faster blade, the hero would make the killing stroke to send the villain to his doom.This is all complete fantasy; real fights in the age of piracy d

Medieval armor is appreciated today mostly as works of art. It can be quite easy to forget that once upon a time these items were intended to be worn as a way to protect the wearer from imminent injury or even death. Despite the heavy, uncomfortable façade these suits portray, they did provide elements of comfort and cushioning to the wearer from falls and other injuries although not to the extent that today’s versions are able to.A Variety of MaterialsWhen one pictures a suit of armor, t

This will be a step by step tutorial for a basic repair on a broken display or show mounted sword.Step One:If the Tsuka or handle has been completely broken off the tang you can skip to the repair step. Removing the Mekugi Pin or bamboo pin out of the handle using a small phillips screwdriver. Place the screwdriver on one side of the pin and push it through the other side of the handle. Set the pin aside for later as you will be replacing the pin once repaired.Step Two:Grip the handle firml

The Munetoshi Water Dragon Differentially Hardened 1060 Samurai Sword Daisho Set is the perfect daisho sword set for the enthusiast and martial artist. The term daisho comes from alternate ways to refer to the katana (daito) and companion sword (shoto). The shoto could consist of either a wakizashi or tanto. This sword set features the katana and wakizashi and a deluxe sword stand, this daisho sword set is ready to impress on the stand or through traditional target cutting.Blade: The b