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For centuries, the weapon of choice for the Knights and fighting men of the world was the sword. Today, they are still in use, however not in the same vein. Now they are highly collectible, with a very colorful history behind them. We do still have ceremonies today, that use swords in their rites, and most are military ceremonies that have been kept alive.In the early 12th and 13th centuries, a sword was forged called the Szczerbiec in Poland by one Radziwill. This was forged as a ceremonial swo

When someone wants to initiate a challenge, he throws down the gauntlet. The person challenged can decide to leave the piece of armor on the ground or he can pick it up. Picking the glove up meant that a person accepted the challenge laid before him. This piece of clothing was considered an essential piece of protection for a soldier or a knight. In Medieval and earlier times, it was primarily used to protect the hand of a combatant. The glove could be made out of leather, chain mail or out of s

When you think of medieval jousting, many things come to mind. The clapping that the horses create as their hooves slam against the ground, creating a symphony of sound. Metal clanging loudly as knights violently battled for their very lives. The anticipation of wondering who would be victorious as the last man standing. This was the exciting and deadly sport known as medieval jousting.Back in the day, believe it or not at one point, knights weren’t considered as the elite class we know them now

A dagger is a compact weapon that can be very dangerous. If you find yourself in a combative situation, knowing how to properly defend yourself with the dagger is vital to your victory. This will ensure that you'll obtain complete control over your weapon at all times, you'll always do with it what you are trying to do, and you'll not get injured with your weapon in the process of the defense.Finding a dagger that fits you is important. This means you'll want a dagger that has the right weight f

While a samurai warrior used many weapons to defend himself and to fight for his lord, none were more prized or more important than his long, curved sword, the katana. In fact, the code a samurai lived by said the warrior's soul was his sword. From the time a samurai was born to the day he died, the katana was a part of his life. Swords would be brought into the birthing chamber when a new samurai was about to be born. When a Samurai's time of service came to a close, the sword would be placed a