"The exercising of weapons putteth away aches, griefs, and diseases, it increaseth strength and sharpeneth the wits, it giveth a perfect judgment, it expelleth melancholy, choleric, and evil conceits, it keepeth a man in breath, in perfect healthe, and long life." – George Silver (1599)

September 11 2009

There Is No “Best Sword”

Here is a very good article outlining the evolution of swords as a response to their historical conditions like the rise and fall of plate. There is also an interesting talk of straight vs. curved cavalry swords
http://www.thehaca.com/essays/nobest.htm

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