Articles: Steel

A Long Knife That Could Surprise the Opponents: The Magical Seax
A Long Knife That Could Surprise the Opponents: The Magical Seax
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For the Vikings, seax was a reliable weapon of last resort in combat. Seax, also called sramasax, was an inconspicuous long knife at first glance, but it could catch enemies off guard. Long knives were very popular among the Northerners, maybe…
Knife – Man’s Best Friend
Knife – Man’s Best Friend
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Everybody knows what a knife is. It is the most universal and the most used instrument of all times. Knives have been human companions since the very beginning of human history and, over time, they have evolved significantly. As of today, there are…
The Greatest Fun in the Middle Ages? Knights on Horses with Lances
The Greatest Fun in the Middle Ages? Knights on Horses with Lances
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Whenever knightly tournaments are mentioned, a festive clash of horse riders marching against each other will surely come to everyone’s mind, just like in fairy tales. However, merry flags, proud knights, jugglers and noble ladies were but a…
Daggers throughout History
Daggers throughout History
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While it was swords that undeniably played the major role in writing the history, daggers played their irreplaceable part as well. For example, a Roman dagger was used by the Disciple Peter to cut off the ear of a priest’s servant in an attempt to…
What is the difference between normal and forged sword blade?
What is the difference between normal and forged sword blade?
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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…