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We’re all familiar with the iconic image of a knight in shining armor, but that wasn’t the norm. You had to be very wealthy, or have a wealth benefactor to own an entire suit of steel armor.In the early part of the Medieval Ages, many warriors wore coverings of padded cloth or leather. This would give some protection against blows, but not most weapons. Chain mail was invented to give more protection. It was made of thousands of tiny rings, woven together to make a piece of clothing that was gen

Made famous in many movies and TV shows, the dagger has always been a popular weapon for those looking to protect themselves or attack others in a subtle way. Small knives that were developed long before the Bronze Age were made of flint and stone, but would later be developed to become the dagger as we know it today.Assassins have used the dagger since the medieval times as a small, but deadly weapon that could be single or double-edged, and hidden with ease because of its small size. The death

'Cold Steel' swords are popular; being that they're manufactured all over the globe in countries such as here in the United States, Japan, China, Taiwan and even South Africa among others. Hence, there are dozens of models which come that are sourced around the globe that come in different prices to meet the desires of all types of sword enthusiasts.When you purchase a Cold Steel sword from us, you realize it’s a cutting edge and battle-ready design that’s motivated by the weapons of old war. Th

The United States military have used ceremonial swords since the American Revolutionary War. The military sword is used to symbolize and display power and authority. It’s also part of the military’s dress uniform. Historically, swords were used as a weapon during times of war. That’s not the case today. The sword does, however, still symbolizes those two things.Today, the types of swords that are used in military ceremonies are made of precious metal. As a result, they wouldn't be sturdy weapons