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Medieval battles and Cosplay, ideas once lost in society, have now been rapidly gaining popularity around the world. Because of this, medieval weapons are bought from stores and businesses worldwide. Although many enthusiasts purchase these weapons, whether fake or real, majority of the purchasers have no clue how to actually utilize these weapons in a battle reenactment or plain Cosplay. Shields, otherwise known as Bucklers, may seem like dangerous weapons, but are pretty simple to use.F

Almost anyone familiar with the legends or tales of the Middle Ages, remembers seeing in some painting or illustration a piece of clothing covering the hands of a warrior or a knight. However, on further observation, one sees that the piece of glove-like accessory turns into an important part of offensive weaponry or a defensive device; moreover, in many instances, a matter of life or death.Protection Of The HandAlthough the use of gloves go back to antiquity, usually as a means of protection fr

Throughout history armor has been used on and off of the battlefield. Armor also came in a variety of medium; plate, mail, leather, and even cloth. On the battlefield, armor was used to protect soldiers, generals, and even kings from injuries sustained from weapons. Off of the battlefield, armor was worn in ceremonies and public addresses. It’s important to understand that there was very seldom a “one size fits all” method. Sizing of armor all depended on who was going to wear it. Many generals,

Coming up with the perfect Halloween costume is easier said than done. Not all of us want to pay homage to a film franchise because there’s too high a risk of other people showing up wearing the same exact thing. However, we don’t want to be lazy and opt for a cheap costume that we have no personal connection to either.This year, why not go full medieval? At Sword N Armory, we make it easy for you to blow away your friends with a truly authentic medieval costume that’s extremely unique

Helmet comes from "helm" which is a medieval word for protective combat headgear and were originally made of leather, brass, bronze and iron.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