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A sword is comprised of two parts, a blade and a hilt. These two parts account for the length and weight of the sword. The hilt is designed to support the size of the blade. Swords are commonly seen as long bladed weapons that are used for slicing. While any sword can be designed for thrusting or slashing, there are specific blade types for both of these actions. Curved blades are found more commonly on slashing swords. These swords are designed with sharpened cutting edges on both sides of

Nunchucks are an ancient Martial Arts weapon, whose complete origin is actually unknown, though many theories exist between different cultures. The Nunchuck, or more correctly known by the Martial Artist as Nunchaku, is an excellent training weapon that helps improve one’s posture and develops quicker hand movements. Nunchaku's still one of the most common and used weapons of a Martial Artist.STRIKINGThere 4 types of strikes used with the Nunchaku: Horizontal Strike: You would simply grab one en

When it comes to teaching someone the ins and outs of using a sword or axe in combat or in sporting events, the commonly held advice is for a beginner to use a weapon made of foam to prevent injuries. In fact, ancient fighters often used wooden-made swords back in the day when knights ruled the land. The thinking was, “why expose a newbie to dangerous swordplay?”Another aspect of learning the art of using a sword or axe is linked to the term “swordsmanship.” In general, this term refers to “lear

Becoming a skilled archer can be done on your own and by simply reading a book or downloading related information on the Internet. However, you may also want to find out if there are any classes and certification training available in or near your area. The main thing you need to remember is that simply knowing the names of the steps isn't enough. You need to practice applying them.Below are the ten basic steps and what’s involved with them:Step #1: Basic Archery Stance: This is done by standing

It may seem rather odd to think about using an item like handcuffs for self-defense that you can buy here at Sword N Armory, but the fact is, when a dangerous situation arises, any object can become a weapon in the right hands. Also, keep in mind the laws in your area concerning the use of "weapons" in an altercation. Even an innocent item like handcuffs could be classified as a dangerous weapon if used in certain ways. Any weapon should only be used in self-defense to avoid problems with the la