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The 1851 matxet explained from its service context: a historical piece that requires distinguishing function, inscriptions and modern reproductions.
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Spanish Navy
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS ROYAL SWORD OF THE SPANISH NAVY, 18th century. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (sword expert) Reference 4-1758-A Name SWORD of the Royal Spanish Navy Era 18th century...
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Sabres
Historical guide to distinguish talwar, shamshir and shashka by their blade, hilt, origin and scabbard, without confusing cultural information with a purchase form.
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Swords
The scimitar is not a single sword model, but the Western name for several traditions of curved sabers. This guide distinguishes their types, explains their relationship to chivalry,...
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History and fascinating facts
The Blücher saber, the weapon that changed Waterloo The roar of the cannons at Waterloo marked the end of an era, but among the mud and gunpowder, a...
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Guides
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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Guides
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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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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Military history
From battlefields resounding with epic deeds to the most solemn ceremonies, few objects embody honor and tradition as strongly as the military saber. But what happens when the...
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Forging and metallurgy
What story hides the shine of a saber in the parade sun? The saber of the Spanish Army is not just an ornamental accessory: it is an emblem...
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History and fascinating facts
ENCYCLOPEDIA OF SPANISH SWORDS OFFICIAL DRAGONS SABER MODEL 1728 CIRCA 1702. Author: Vicente Toledo Momparler (spadologist) Reference 4-1728-E Name Official SABER OF DRAGONS Model 1728 Period around 1702 Garrison Two...
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History and fascinating facts
Second Officer Saber of the Civil Guard. Made in Toledo (Spain). Blade and sheath made of stainless steel and brass handle. The Civil Guard, popularly called the Benemérita,...
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History and fascinating facts
What inner force vibrates in the curved steel of the Hungarian saber when the cavalry gallops forward? From the steppes to the great plains of Central Europe, the...
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Swords
Why does the image of the scimitar dominate our imagination? Imagine the desert plain at dawn, the rustle of leather, the gleam of a curved blade reflecting the...
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History and fascinating facts
What makes the Kindjal saber one of the most evocative weapons of the Caucasus? Imagine the rocky peaks, the crackle of a campfire, and the glint of steel...
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History and fascinating facts
When Steel Speaks: The Ecosystem of American Sabers What does a saber placed at an officer’s side mean? More than metal and leather, it is a promise of...
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Guides
What makes an English saber legendary? Imagine the mist-covered plain, a regiment galloping, and the curved flash of a blade cutting through the air: English sabers were born...
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Guides
What Makes a Saber Famous? A famous saber is not just a curved blade polished by artisans, but a symbol that has ridden through battles, courts, ceremonies, and...
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Swords
What weapon can symbolize an empire and, at the same time, enclose within its curve the technique of an axe and the mystery of a rite? The Khopesh...
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