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