War is a common habit of feudal lords during the medieval era in Europe. And because there’s always a threat of war, each lord has to develop more sophisticated weaponry than his counterparts.
Most types of medieval weapons are created for their functions, durability and their ability to kill. One example is the very reliable longsword. Used with two hands, it is wielded by most of the warriors at that time because of its great offensive capability which translates to more killings. There are different types and variations of the longsword.
Heavy infantry is the most used among soldiers in the army at the time. They are heavily armored with plate or mail which has high defensive capabilities so the French and the English developed a new type of sword. It is called the “estoc”. Its main purpose is to penetrate mailed or plated armor because of its great piercing power. It has no cutting edges but rather has a point.
A cavalry is very essential to a medieval warfare. And making it fully equipped is as important. They are given a long spear or a lance to charge at the enemy’s frontlines and a blade to chop at the flanks.
As more weapons are developed the more sophisticated it becomes. Just like a 17th Century Swiss Halberd, created for stabbing and bashing their opponents with its spiked axe and for massacring cavalries foolish enough to run right in front of its long pole.
There are also fantasy weapons during that time. And the most famous are fantasy swords like the Excalibur in the story of King Arthur.
One of the most valued weapons in face-to-face combat is the sword. It is highly versatile and practical. In every age, we see different types of swords wielded by numerous types of warriors.
During the classical era the Romans revolutionized the use of a sword. Most famous for its impenetrable defense, the roman legions have one of the most functional weaponry of their period. Roman legion is an organized, highly trained and highly equipped group of soldiers. They have a heavy javelin called “pilum” used to throw at their opponents on long-range and a short sword called the “gladius” used for stabbing enemies at close-range. The gladius is highly functional because roman legionnaires value their defense so they need a large shield and quite a heavy armor but they cannot carry heavy weapons so they used short swords to complement their way of killing.
After the collapse of The Great Roman Empire, came the medieval period which further revolutionized the use of swords in warfare. Most of the armies at that time carry long and heavy swords used for hacking and slashing their enemies. One of the most important swords of the time is the Cold Steel Two Handed Greatsword. It is multifunctional because it can fight numerous types of armies just like cavalry and pikemen.
Unlike its European counterparts, samurai swords are not just killing weapons, they are a work of art. They serve as a status symbol in the society. Because of how samurais value their swords, it is a home for some myths about fantasy swords.
Long ago in ancient Japan, feudal lords battled one another for territory. These men command thousands of infantry troops called samurais, lone men whose purpose is to serve their vassal lord with honor. A samurai’s destiny is to spread honor and fame through his swordsmanship. The sword by his side, called a katana, is his lifeline, livelihood and companion.
The mastery of this so called katana takes a lifetime, where one must dedicate his entire soul solely to it. Some say that a master skilled in swordplay can slice off a butterfly’s wing with one flick of the katana, from sheath to slash. Of course, the 21st century has kept us busy from pursuing our personal desires. Though you can’t possibly dedicate your life to the sword, you can own it and feel the samurai spirit flow into you.
The Cold Steel Warrior Series Chisa Katana Sword is made out of carbon steel and underwent the same heat treatment and sharpening process as the other katana swords. The handle wrapped in black braided cord and accented with brass menuki will let you experience the finesse and balance of the blade. The sword itself is over 24 feet long.
Far from its mastery, you are a step closer to feudal Japan. Sure you can never slash a butterfly’s wings, but at least you can be the modern day samurai you always wanted to be with this samurai sword. Just don’t go waving that sharp katana around, because you don’t want to cut a finger or two.
King Arthur, a man of many legends, has always been the symbol for the middle ages. Lavish banquets, sophisticated courtesans, damsels in distress, the wondrous round table, bright sparks as steel clashes against steel, fabled black dragons, and who could forget the Knights of the Round Table. Welcome to the middle ages. It is every romanticists favored era (besides the renaissance of course). Who could resist the temptation, the adventure that the middle ages have to offer?
Sadly, the past is the past; the era has come and gone. Don’t be dismayed though, because that is a good thing. Gone are the black plague, the inconvenience of having to churn your own butter, and the nasty transportation that poops every now and then. No matter how romantic the medieval ages are, you can’t deny that you are glad it’s the 21st century.
You can still experience what’s left of that era by purchasing one special medieval sword, Arthur’s famous sword the Excalibur Sword With Scabbard. An excellent classic replica of the legendary sword, you can become the king of England without having to pull the sword out of the stone. Feel the medieval ages as you grasp the fantasy sword in your hands with the sword hilt embossed in fine details and paired with a matching leather scabbard.
This is a collectors must have simply for the purpose of a collection or fantasy swordplay. So embark on your quest, purchase the sword, and be the modern day King Arthur. Religious crusades on the other hand are sold separately.
Kit Rae, the world renowned weapons designer and fantasy artist has proven once again that in a world of science and materialism, human beings still find it necessary to cushion their selves with fantasy and metaphysics. Such is what the hype about Kit Rae’s “Mithrodin” Sword is all about.
Since its launch in Dungeon Knight, Kit Rae’s “Mithrodin” Sword has become one of the most sought-after fantasy swords offered on the internet and elsewhere in the world. Most of these are collectors of fantasy swords but some others just found the sword tempting to own.
Kit Rae has often done that to anyone who has seen his art. Every piece seems to compel you to take it home so that you can stare at it for the rest of your life. That’s right, even if in essence, swords are of an artisan work, collectors don’t really consider it as a sword, meaning, they don’t intend to use it. Instead, they are meant to be displayed and look at; to brag about among cliques and feel good about oneself.
That’s the idea behind collecting, after all. Kit Rae has invested his time and skill to cater those who have often find it necessary to just be another person; for more, be in a different realm—a realm that once only existed in Kit Rae’s mind, and now he has shared to many of us.
Buy swords from Dungeon Knight, the leading provider of all these fantasy swords through all these years. Without them, nothing can ensure our sanity in this mad, mad world.
You might be wondering why pirates carry with them short weapons compared to the lengthier samurais or swords. Well, technically speaking these are also considered swords, however, long swords are not advisable for pirates because most of their combats happen in compressed spaces. More hand-to-hand combats occur and when they actually have the opportunity to draw a sword, it better be something that he can use to stab when they are just a few inches away from the opponent.
However, we can still find several pirate swords available in Dungeon Knight today. Remember that some of these pirates were actually able to get a normal sword by looting some navy vessels who didn’t know better. Obviously, these navy soldiers were no-match with the short swords of the pirates.
But what exactly are these short swords we are talking about that later on in the World War II have also been used by the allied navy forces? These are called cutlasses. And it’s just great that Dungeon Knight offers some authentic replicas—the Pirate Cutlass with Scabbard that is perfect for our swords collections.
Now collectors would find these cutlasses interesting especially whenever they imagine Captain Jack Sparrow of the famous film trilogy, the Pirates of the Caribbean, slashing his way through a wall of British colonialists. The history behind the cutlasses creates more stories to tell whenever you show someone your collection. Isn’t that what collecting is all about? Telling other people about interesting stuff that are related to each and every piece that they find there?
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The sweetest thing in life is to own something that has been as valuable as life and death back when things like education and security are farfetched among the greater populace. Give these people a time machine to experience the information age and you won’t be surprised at how they would consider eating with a spoon and fork, a sign of opulence.
Same goes when it comes to security. Chances are, all they got to defend themselves are the same knives they use to cut their tomatoes. The sheer presence of an Authentic Hand Forged Roman Sword would leave them swooning over its blade.
Gladiator movie replicas collectors kind of feel the same whenever they get a hold of movie swords such as the Authentic Hand Forged Roman Sword. It seems that they feel the same hunger for security as that of an unarmed Roman peasant who is hopelessly wandering around the classical age, wondering when he would die.
But unlike those puny Roman peasants, fans of the Gladiator film won’t experience the same misery. It won’t be difficult for them to own at least one of those Authentic Hand Forged Roman Swords. In fact, they don’t even want it for security purposes just like how Romans would need them. These Gladiator geeks need one just because it is one of the coolest swords ever to be forged in the history of mankind.
Rivaled only by Asian samurais and katanas, the Authentic Hand Forged Roman Sword is not famous for nothing. It is venerated for a reason and no one can ever deny that.
Hardcore video game enthusiasts who are into third person action adventure role playing games have gone ga-ga over Ubisoft’s Templar inspired game Assassin’s Creed. Its perfect blend of action and adventure, and the key enjoyable feature of the incorporation of free running or “parkour” into the game and the fictional retelling of the Templar’s’ divine crusade has enthralled many a gamer with its thrilling chase scenes, exciting assassination missions, and rich back story.
Assassin’s Creed has developed a huge fan base among gamers everywhere. Now with the proliferation of video game and movie replicas, Dungeon Knight has released a line of replica swords, specifically, Assassin’s Creed Replicas for collectors and fans everywhere. Assassin’s Creed protagonist Altaïr hidden blade has become infinitely popular in the gaming world and among his arsenal of weapons, the Assassin Extension Knife is among the most popular.
The Assassin Extension knife firmly locks into place with a simple slide and lock. A simple mechanism attachment allows for the blade to slide and retract and easily attaches to the Assassin Vambraces also made available at Dungeon Knight.
Made from the finest quality materials, Altaïr’s famous Hidden Blade comes shipped unsharpened and although there are no laws restricting the buyer to sharpen the blade, the licensor may not allow a sharpening service to be performed.
Become the envy of your gamer friends with the finest and most accurate replicas ever made for the most popular action adventure RPG out in the market today. The Assassin Extension Knife is the ultimate Assassin’s Creed collectible no fan should go without.
Video gamers enthralled by the latest action adventure role playing game from Ubisoft Montreal and published by Ubisoft have been going nuts over the high quality Assassin’s Creed Replicas as released by Dungeon Knight.
Accurate Replicas of Assassin’s Creed main protagonist Altaïr Ibn La-Ahad’s wide arsenal of weaponry have been made available to fans of the smash hit videogame all over the world through online means by Dungeon Knight. Anyone with access to the internet can actually order replica swords, weapons and costumes from the hit game. Among the wide range of weaponry the assassin Altaïr utilizes in assassination missions all throughout the game, the most widely used by all players is the Assassin Fighting Knife & Belt.
Securely sheathed on Altaïr’s back, the Assassin Fighting Knife is a shot, sleekly curved blade that is significantly smaller, and a much more agile weapon than his main weapon, the Long sword. Although Altaïr’s Long sword definitely deals more damage than the Fighting Knife, the speed of attacks and easy maneuverability of the Assassin Fighting Knife makes it a much more logical choice when fending off multiple opponents – which tends to happen a lot of times in the game.
Crafted from the finest materials and painstakingly modeled after the original Assassin’s Creed Fighting Knife, the Assassin Fighting Knife and belt is a true testament to the quality of products on Dungeon Knight. The blade is forged from the finest carbon steel to ensure stability and toughness. It comes packaged with full chest assembly of suede and metal for that Assassin look. With the Assassin Fighting Knife & Belt in your arsenal, you’ll surely be the envy of every assassin wannabe out there.
Channel your inner Viking spirit with embossed Viking helmet. The helmet is elegantly crafted with details around and across the crown area onto the nose guard. The cheek plates are also embossed with elegant design.
Vikings are Scandinavian explorers infamous for sporadic raids and loots. You can say that they are the merchants, warriors and even pirates of the early Eleventh Century. They travel using long ships and colonize widely in several areas in Europe.
Although Vikings are known for being wild haired dirty savages, a lot has argued that the Vikings are not really unsanitary. The non-Scandinavian Christians are blamed for the reputation the Viking has.
Viking ship also made a reputation of being quite stylish; having dragon heads as their front design. They say that Viking ships can handle and is made to handle rough seas, just as the Vikings want.
Viking helmets are usually made of iron and have a round shape that has a spectacle guard to protect the eyes and nose. Although the Viking helmets back then was simpler, Dungeonknight.com offers a beautifully crafted Viking helmet that is great if you’re an avid collector of Viking armors or would just want to use them for cos-plays.
If you can’t think of a gift to give your geeky lover, he’d love this helmet and would appreciate the fact that you understand his geeky side. A nephew whose birthday’s up would also love you for giving him a Viking helmet and you’ll be his most favorite aunt of all. So go purchase this helmet, it’s even available online!