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Weapons Throughout History

In different historical eras, different weapons were popular. As the society was changing, so were the commonly used weapons. Swords, for example, were popular in the ancient times. In the Middle Ages, more complex types of weapons prevailed, for example maces and flails. The modern times saw the discovery of gunpowder and the emergence of various firearms. On the other hand, axes were used as early as in the prehistoric times. Do you want to learn more about weapons in different historical eras? In this section, you can read many interesting facts about the above.

Improve Your Fighting Technique with Training Weapons! We Will Tell You Which Weapon You Need.

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Getting impatient and excited about your next re-enactment event? Might as well use the time to perfect your fighting technique. Training weapons made of wood or polypropylene will help you achieve the goal!

Weapons from Game of Thrones: Why Is Valyrian Steel the Best

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How familiar are you with the most famous weapons from the Game of Thrones series or books? Let’s talk about the differences between Ice and Needle, and other swords. We will tell you what material they are made of, and why Valyrian steel is so…

Weapons and Other Collectibles from Lord of the Rings. Do You Know Sting and Glamdring?

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What is the story behind the famous weapons and other artifacts from The Lord of the Rings? Do you remember how Aragorn got his sword or what magical ability Bilbo’s weapon had? Every fan of this popular series must know these!

Sabrage - Open Champagne Bottles with a Sabre!

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Try adding a little adventure to your champagne-drinking experience, and open a bottle in an unconventional way. Try cutting the top of the bottle neck off with a sabre before pouring sparkling wine to your glass! This article introduces the…

Replicas certified by the Royal Armouries

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The internet store Outfit4Events is very proud to present you the “OFFICIALLY CERTIFIED AND APPROVED REPLICAS FROM THE ROYAL ARMOURIES” the UK´s national collection of Arms and Armour, produced by Windlass Steelcrafts.

Gear Up for a Historic Battle! We Will Help You Choose the Right Fencing Sword

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Are you looking for a sword for historical fencing or LARP events? Use our guide to help you choose the right weapon. You will find out what to watch out for, how to wield the sword and what to avoid.

Guns with the smell of gunpowder

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Pistols are handguns, or short-barreled firearms. The first pistols appeared at the turn of the 15th and 16th centuries. The origin of the word “pistol” is disputed; however, it may be derived from the Czech píšťala (pipe, whistle) or the French…

Sabres in the Napoleonic Wars

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Even though the Napoleonic Wars are a long-gone history, many people still find them captivating today. That is hardly surprising. The long period of wars raging across the European continent between the end of the 18th century and 1815 have left a…

Not All Axes Are Same. How to Choose the Right One?

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There is no single right way to choose an axe. However, you should always consider the purpose. Do you need to split wood, or a decoration for your living room? Learn more about the different types of axes, so you can choose the right one!

Careful With Sharp Swords! How to Choose a Blade?

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No matter if used by Roman gladiators, French knights or Japanese samurai. The purpose of the sword was to kill. In self-defense, or in attack. Beautiful piece of steel turns into a deadly weapon in battles. This is why you always need to be careful…

Eight Must-Have Fantasy Swords

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Mind-blowing heroic deeds, epic battles of thousands against thousands, and fights against hair-raising monsters These are the basic ingredients of a good fantasy story. Fantasy stories have a few things in common. First of all, the good always wins…

Evolution of ranged weapons: from bamboo sticks to revolver

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As shown in the popular Bowling for Columbine documentary, in some US states you can get an automatic firearm for free if you open a bank account. Civilian possession of weapons is a heated topic in many countries. However, let’s now look back…

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