Blog

There’s nothing more satisfying to an avid weapon enthusiast than a full collection of tactical knives. But when a collection is growing, it's time to consider the most effective display for them, both in terms of protection and looks. Having a knife stand for your blades will help keep an organized and appealing feel to your selection of weaponry.Protection from DamageKeeping knives on a display stand will protect them from inadvertent damage that can come from being kept in drawers, on hard su

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

Helmet comes from "helm" which is a medieval word for protective combat headgear and were originally made of leather, brass, bronze and iron.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

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