Bladesmith Archives

24 Apr

Two of the most iconic types of sword in Medieval Europe were the arming sword and the longsword. Both types are ...

02 Jan

So – we’ve seen how bladesmithing is an ancient craft, with roots which stretch back into the medieval era and be...

27 Nov

The ancient craft of bladesmithing is far from a lost art – it’s undergoing a huge renaissance (no pun intended)....

11 Sep

So – you’ve watched all 9 seasons (235 episodes!) of History Channel’s Forged In Fire. You know everything you ne...

24 Jul

It sounds like a rhetorical question, like ‘How long is a piece of string?’ or ‘How many angels can dance on the ...

17 Jul

The blademaker’s boy wiped the sweat from his eyes with a fire-blackened rag, leaving a grey smear across his fac...

02 Feb

The sword is one of the most instantly recognisable weapons in history. From the mounted Carolingian knight, to t...

22 Nov

by Charles J. Lockett, Senior Content Contributor & Medieval Expert