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Configure your historical fencing sword around your club's practice. A guide to assembly, materials, handling and inspection, using BlackFencer examples to explain the differences between a one-handed sword...
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Collecting
Swords have captivated the human imagination throughout history, appearing in epic tales, movies, and video games. However, beyond their romantic aura and decorative use, there is a category...
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When you enter the fascinating world of Japanese martial arts, the wooden bokken reveals itself as an indispensable tool. Not only is it essential for the safe training...
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The Tameshigiri, or "cut test", is the traditional Japanese art of testing the quality and sharpness of a katana by cutting materials such as bamboo or tatami. If...
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Why do we confuse Chokutō and Katana? The fascinating world of Japanese metallurgy often presents enigmas that challenge the perception of the modern hobbyist. It is common that,...
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Madrid is a city that breathes history in every corner, but for the cultural tourist looking for an authentic connection with the Golden Age, a recurring question arises:...
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When searching for the perfect gift for a First Communion, many parents and godparents face growing confusion in the market. The main question arises when analyzing the marked...
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Legend has it that in each blade the memory of its forger is kept: a katana is not just steel; It is a metallic poem, an architecture of...
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For any Middle Ages enthusiast, it is common for concepts to be mixed up when talking about military orders. Popular culture, driven by film and literature, has generated...
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Integrating the spirit of the medieval epic into a marriage is a growing trend that provides solemnity and distinction. Many brides and grooms look for the differences between...
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The Ertzaintza saber is an emblem of Basque police pride and tradition. As an essential piece of the gala uniform, it has accompanied the ertzainas in parades, solemn...
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Collecting
Have you ever wondered how to distinguish an authentic replica of the Grand Captain's sword from a mere imitation? The figure of Gonzalo Fernández de Córdoba, the military...
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At the heart of samurai tradition, the katana is not just a weapon, but a reflection of the soul of its wielder. But what happens when the passage...
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Have you ever wondered if that ancient saber, passed down from generation to generation, could be an authentic relic from the Napoleonic Wars? Behind the shine of each...
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Have you ever imagined yourself carrying the real "thunder" of the Japanese infantry? The Nodachi is not a simple sword; It is a statement of strength and skill...
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Forging and metallurgy
Have you ever wondered what history lies in those imposing blades proudly carried by United States Marine Officers? More than just weapons, Marine sabers are emblems of unbreakable...
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In the silence of a park at dawn, the tip of the Jian describes a line that connects body, intention and air. What weapon would you choose to...
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Stand, broadsword or greatsword? Three words that awaken images of battles, training and steel. At first glance they seem synonymous, but their history, use and tactical nuances reveal...
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A blade that cuts and does not bend is the voice of the one who forged it. What makes a sword a combat tool and not a mere...
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