| Whether you're dressing for a medieval wedding | | | | by mythic beings and fantasy warriors, and thus |
| or completing your Society for Creative | | | | are drawn to fantasy swords, while those who |
| Anachronism (SCA) garb, medieval swords and | | | | want to be impeccable in their SCA armor choose |
| daggers add just the right finishing touches to an | | | | accurate historical reproductions of swords that |
| outfit. Yet there are so many different types of | | | | can cut through planks. |
| weapons that it's sometimes hard to choose. | | | | Daggers |
| Here is some information that will help you find | | | | When selecting daggers to complete your |
| just what you need. | | | | costumes, there's a wide variety from which to |
| Swords | | | | choose. For example, there are stilettos, which |
| When it comes to swords, the options are | | | | were carried by the upper class in the 17th |
| virtually endless. Whether you're outfitting your | | | | century, and the main gauche, which was used in |
| SCA armor or finding accessories for pirate | | | | the Renaissance as a left-handed weapon to |
| costumes, it's important to recognize that some | | | | defend oneself and which features an ornate hilt |
| swords are constructed for appearance, while | | | | guard. In addition, there are eating daggers, which |
| others are forged for combat. In other words, | | | | typically incorporate black antler or white bone |
| you need to know whether you want a sword | | | | handles, and bodice daggers, which are sewn into |
| that is purely decorative, or one that will be | | | | the bodice or corset. English-style daggers usually |
| effective in competitions and exhibitions. | | | | have a blade length of about ten inches, and |
| Beyond that, there are a number of distinctive | | | | often feature wire-wrapped handles. |
| sword styles. Scottish Claymore swords, for | | | | Buying Swords and Daggers |
| example, are both heavy and long, and are usually | | | | When it comes to purchasing swords and |
| stored in sheaths and carried over the back. The | | | | daggers, it's best to find a source that has a |
| Claymore was initially a straight, double-edged | | | | wealth of experience in Renaissance costumes, |
| sword featuring a cross hilt with the guards | | | | pirate costumes, and medieval swords. The best |
| turned downward, but is also the name used for | | | | selection and greatest knowledge base can be |
| a basket hilt sword with a single edge. | | | | found online, most likely from a company that |
| Japanese samurai swords, on the other hand, | | | | specializes in costumes and chivalry sports. There, |
| feature curved blades and grips that are wrapped | | | | you will find the best selection at all price points, |
| in silk. Held in lacquered scabbards, both the | | | | ranging from economical decorative weaponry to |
| katana and tachi are long and single-edged, while | | | | authentic replicas of period pieces. These specialty |
| the wakizashi is a shorter sword. | | | | sites often have a wealth of information, such as |
| When it comes to medieval swords, many people | | | | a Renaissance Faire finder and links to other |
| prefer legendary swords, designed after those | | | | resources, that will enable you to get the most |
| carried by Joan of Arc, Richard the Lionhearted, | | | | enjoyment from your costumes and weaponry. |
| Robin Hood, and others. Other people are inspired | | | | |