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August 4, 2025 7 min read

Sports Fencing vs. Historical Fencing: Guide to Understanding its Differences

When we hear the word “fencing,” the image that often emerges is that of athletes dressed in white, moving nimbly on a court, trying to touch their opponent...

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August 1, 2025 6 min read

The Shirasaya: More than a Scabbard, the Silent Guardian of the Japanese Blade

When we think of a katana, we often picture an impressive weapon with its elaborate guard (tsuba) and braided handle (tsuka-ito). However, there is a much more discreet,...

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June 29, 2025 1 min read

1909 Pavia Hussar Saber: A Historic and Rare Jewel

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS Official Saber of the Pavia Hussars Model 1909 Ref. 4-1909-C. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 4-1909-C Name Official Saber of the Pavia Hussars...

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Collecting

May 17, 2025 1 min read

Infantry Swords Model 1818: History and Technical Details

SPANISH SWORDS ENCYCLOPEDIA SABER Infantry Troop Model 1818. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler Reference 2-1818-C Name Saber model 1818 for Infantry Troopers Hilt Morally cast in a single piece...

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May 13, 2025 2 min read

Official Navy Sword: Maritime Elegance of 1814

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS OFFICIAL SWORD OF THE NAVY Around 1814. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 4-1814-C Name Sword Period Around 1814 Guard Excellent and unique, with all...

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May 4, 2025 1 min read

Colonial Riding Sword: Elegance and History in the 18th Century

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS MOUNTING SWORD. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 4-1789-B Name Mounting Sword Era 18th Century Hilt Made of iron, known as horse mouth type, crafted...

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May 1, 2025 1 min read

Eighteenth Century Cavalry Swords: History and Style

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS Riding Sword. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (swordsmith) Reference 4-1759-C Name Riding Sword Period Mid 18th century Fittings Iron, robust, with handguard rings, S-shaped quillon,...

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April 14, 2025 1 min read

Royal Knife: Discover the Sword of Nobility from Madrid

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SABER Royal Corps of Nobility of Madrid. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-noma-B Name SABER Royal Corps of Nobility of Madrid Guard Made of...

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April 9, 2025 2 min read

Tailor-made sword blades

Sword scabbards are specific to each type of sword and we do not recommend using a scabbard for another sword that is not the type of yours. The...

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April 7, 2025 1 min read

Dueling Swords: Elegance and Precision in Every Detail

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS DUELING SWORDS. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 3-duel-A Name Dueling swords Period Circa 1858 Guard Classic guards evolved towards maximum simplification, absence...

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March 17, 2025 1 min read

Shell Sword: A Historical Treasure from the 18th Century

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SWORD OF SHELLS “LONG LIVE THE KING” 18th Century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 2-1750-E Name Shell Sword “Long Live the King” Era 18th...

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March 15, 2025 1 min read

Espadín De Conchas Toledo: Elegance of the 18th Century

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS TOLEDO SHELL SMALL SWORD, 18th Century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 2-1730-F Name Shell Small Sword Period 18th Century Guard Delicate iron...

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March 11, 2025 1 min read

Seashell Sword of the 17th Century: Masterpiece by Jacinto Senís

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SWORD OF SHELLS. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 2-1690-A Name Sword of Shells Period 17th Century Guard Notable iron shell guard, featuring the double-headed...

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March 9, 2025 1 min read

Shell Sword 1675: A 17th Century Treasure

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SWORD OF SHELLS X 1675 X 17th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (swordsmith) Reference 2-1675-E Name Sword of Shells Period 17th century Year 1675 Guard Iron,...

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March 6, 2025 1 min read

17th Century Sahagún Cup Hilt Sword: History and Details

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SAHAGÚN CUP HILT SWORD, 17th Century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 2-1650-C Name Cup Hilt Sword Period 17th Century Guard Fully functional, designed for...

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Collecting

March 6, 2025 1 min read

Cup-Hilt Sword of Pedro del Monte: Treasures of the 17th Century

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS CUP HILT SWORD BY PEDRO DEL MONTE IN TOLEDO. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 2-1650-A Name Cup Hilt Sword Era 17th Century...

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March 6, 2025 1 min read

Shell Sword: Beauty and Ingenuity of the 17th Century

ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS SWORD OF SHELLS. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 2-1640-H Name Sword of shells (colichemarde and flamígera) Period 17th Century Guard Made of iron, with...

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March 4, 2025 1 min read

Exclusive sheaths for Masonic, Templar and Excalibur swords

We present these exclusive high quality sheaths special for the Templar, Masonic and Excalibur Swords, manufactured by MARTO in wood and covered in leather. They are adorned at...

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