| Throughout history warriors have depended on | | | | gauge carbon steel. The lower the gauge, the |
| medieval swords smiths and blacksmiths to | | | | stronger the armor will be. It is similar with |
| provide them with functional medieval armor and | | | | medieval swords and weapons. Though gauge is |
| a variety of medieval weapons and swords. | | | | not an issue with blades, the composition of the |
| So, how does the modern warrior or medieval | | | | metal makes an enormous difference in the |
| knight arm themselves? Well, luckily for them the | | | | swords' functionality. |
| ancient art of metal crafting has been passed | | | | High carbon spring steel makes some of the |
| down through time and even improved from its | | | | world's most durable blades and holds an edge |
| ancient roots. Making a functional medieval sword | | | | very well. Spring steel is important in replica |
| has been perfected through the years making | | | | swords because the metal must be flexible |
| them readily available to fans of the Middle Ages. | | | | enough to absorb a blow without breaking. |
| But, what about medieval knight armor? Can | | | | Although not handy for battle, J2 420 Stainless |
| today's blacksmiths really make a quality piece of | | | | Steel makes a beautiful blade. Since it is stainless |
| metal protection worthy of battle? Of course | | | | steel, the blade will not rust and you don't have to |
| they can! Medieval wearable cuirass and spaulders | | | | keep it oiled. Perfect for display, but not good for |
| can be made even stronger, with the advances in | | | | battle. You can view some display swords here: |
| metallurgy. Skillful craftsmen can create a replica | | | | As for other medieval weapons, you want to look |
| medieval breastplate to fit any warrior perfectly. | | | | for real materials and solid construction. For |
| Leather straps on the armor make it fully | | | | medieval weapons such as battle axes, you want |
| adjustable, so no matter the size of the warrior, | | | | to look for a solid wood/metal handle, as well as |
| they will be protected. | | | | an overlapped lip and handle. These make for |
| So, what should you look for in replica medieval | | | | powerful weapons, and overlapping construction |
| armor? A good rule of thumb is to look for low | | | | makes for a durable replica medieval weapon. |