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Essentials
Ewart Oakeshott: The Man and his Legacy
by Nathan Robinson
Mail: Unchained  NEW 
by Dan Howard
Our Reference Library: The Bibliography
by Nathan Robinson
Sword Blade Hardness: the current research
by Craig Johnson
The Sword Typology of Alfred Geibig
by Christopher L. Miller

Definitions, Terminology, and Beginner Info
Anatomy of the Sword
by Nathan Robinson
A Beginner's Glossary of Terms
Forms of European Edged Weaponry
An Introduction to the Sword
Variety and Evolution of the Hilt

Articles and Essays
Care and Maintenance of the Modern Replica
by Patrick Kelly
Evolution and Evaluation of Modern Replicas
by Patrick Kelly
Ground or Pound? Forging vs. Stock Removal
by Patrick Kelly
Hey Mister... Is That Sword Real?
by John Clements
How to Evaluate a Historical Sword Specimen
by John Clements
The Instant Antique: A Practical Guide
by Sean A. Flynt
A Profile of Del Tin Armi Antiche
by Björn Hellqvist
Understanding Blade Properties
by Patrick Kelly
Workbench: An English Tuck/Estoc
by Sean A. Flynt
Workbench: Confederate Foot Officer's Sword
by Sean A. Flynt

Man of War
Charles V, Holy Roman Emperor
by Chad Arnow
Edward III, King of England
by Ted Hitchens
Edward, the Black Prince
by Chad Arnow
Henry V
by Chad Arnow
Sir George Clifford
by Chad Arnow

Great Battles
The Battle of Agincourt
by Jonathan Blair
The Battle of Courtrai
by Alexi Goranov
The Battle of Crécy
by Jonathan Blair
The Battle of Hastings
by G.L. Williamson
The Battle of Poitiers
by Chad Arnow
The Battle of Stamford Bridge
by Richard Fay

Downloadable Media
Wallpaper: A&A Fechterspiel and Fechtbuch
Wallpaper: A&A Milanese Rapier
Wallpaper: A&A Warhammer
Wallpaper: Albion Caithness Sword
Wallpaper: Albion Constable and Mercenary
Wallpaper: Albion Count and Steward
Wallpaper: Albion Crecy Grete Swerdes
Wallpaper: Albion Regent Sword
Wallpaper: Albion Sempach and Landgraf
Wallpaper: Albion Viceroy Sword
Wallpaper: Armour of Charles V, circa 1525
Wallpaper: Arms & Armor Dresden Set
Wallpaper: Arms & Armor Medici Falchion
Wallpaper: Bronze-hilted Scottish Claymore
Wallpaper: Christian Fletcher/ATrim Swords
Wallpaper: Del Tin 5149 Sword
Wallpaper: Del Tin Dussack
Wallpaper: Del Tin Rondel Daggers
Wallpaper: Lutel 13001 Katzbalger
Wallpaper: Lutel 15010 Hand and a Half
Wallpaper: MRL Sword of St. Michael
Wallpaper: Nathan's Collection Apr '09
Wallpaper: Nathan's Collection Jan '03
Wallpaper: Oakeshott Type X Swords
Wallpaper: Oakeshott Type XI Swords
Wallpaper: Oakeshott Type XII Swords
Wallpaper: Oakeshott Type XIII Swords
Wallpaper: Oakeshott Type XIV Swords
Wallpaper: Oakeshott Type XV Swords
Wallpaper: Oakeshott Type XVI Swords
Wallpaper: Oakeshott Type XVII Swords
Wallpaper: Oakeshott Type XVIII Swords
Wallpaper: PMC Back-bladed Side Sword
Wallpaper: PMC Hand and a Half
Wallpaper: Rapier Schematic
Wallpaper: Vince Evans "Lowland" hilt