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Monika Huptychová was born on 12th June 1967 in Chomutov. She graduated from the Technical School for Textile Industry in Prague, where she studied the history of clothing. Then she worked at the vocational school for textile industry in Jirkov. As…

Art Gladius

Brands and Makers

The company Art Gladius, S.A. was founded in 1986 in Toledo (Spain). Since then, the company has been designing and manufacturing swords, daggers and other historical replicas based on museum originals and their own original designs (fantasy). They…

Swordsmith Pavel Moc

Brands and Makers

It is a great honour for us to work together with one of the best swordsmiths in Czechia - Mr. Pavel Moc. We took pains to talk this rare and very modest person into introducing himself to the public.

Vikings arms

Weapons

The Vikings were Germanic tribes based in northern Europe, the ancestors of present day Norwegians, Swedes and Danes. In early medieval times they became known as severe and feared warriors who savagely fought in many victorious campaigns spreading…

Lorica segmentata

Historical armor

Roman soldiers of the imperial era were known for wearing protective armours which consisted of several steel segments fastened usually with leather straps and therefore they called it Lorica segmentata – segmented cuirass. Provided excellent…

Medieval jewellery

Historical costumes and footwear

Wearing a nice piece of jewellery never went out of fashion. However, in medieval Europe the jewellery fulfilled more functions than it usually does now. For instance it could hold clothing together like an ancient safety spin. And the heads of…

Samurai swords warranty

Samurai swords

Motto: Not even the best and most expensive samurai sword is indestructible.

Medieval knights

Interesting facts of the past

A knight – bold and loyal elite warrior riding horseback heavily armed is one of the most iconic symbols for the Middle Ages. Today we can find them often pictured as true hero archetypes in many poems and epic stories written just during the times…

Development of European Arms and Armor

Historical armor

Educational charts of arms and armor, prepared by Bashford Dean, ill. by S.J. Rowland and Hashime Murayama. European armor, helmets, breastplates, gauntlets, shields, swords, pole arms, spurs, crossbows and bows and guns - the development of their…

Hunting knife

Knives

Hunting is unimaginable without fine and reliable equipment. The best tool to skin hunted game or cut its meat with is a hunting knife. Present day market offers many variations depending on their origin and adaptations. However, all of them should…

What is the difference between normal and forged sword blade?

Weapons

The 54SiCr6 spring steel from which the sword blades are produced, have a high fatigue resistance. The chromium and silicon alloyed steel has high stability, hardness and abrasion resistance. A mold is filled with a prescribed composition of metals…

Throwing axe made of mild steel or spring steel?

Weapons

We offer throwing axes from both steel grades. How do their properties differ?

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