Broaden your knowledge, learn new definitions and terms, read historic essays and articles, and download graphics in our features section.


View our photographic galleries of reproduction edged weaponry, impact weapons, armour, and other related items.


Read our reviews by experienced users sharing their knowledge with detailed accounts of modern-made arms and armour products.


Browse the photographic albums of authentic and reproduction arms and armour, museum photography, and historic artwork.


Participate in on-topic conversations of authentic and reproduction arms and armour from various cultures and periods of time.


Easily find books related to arms and armour, read reviews, make reading lists, and support us with your purchases.


Use this tool to visually compare various pieces of reproduction arms side-by-side while viewing complete measurements and stats.

Visit our contributor center to find out how you can submit an article or join our team

Please help our efforts with a donation. This site requires ongoing funding and your donations are crucial to our future.

Are you considering adding a seax to your own collection? Yes. I already have at least one example and would like to add a high-quality offering.   15%     Yes. I have at least one example now and would like to add a moderately-priced seax.   3%     Yes. I do not currently have one and would like a high-quality offering.   27%     Yes. I want my first to be a moderately-priced piece.   21%     No. I already have at least one and am not looking for more.   5%     No. I do not find them to be something I’d want in my collection.   26%     You must log in to cast your own vote.

Bruhn-Hoffmeyer's Typology
of Medieval Swords


Renaissance Armies:
The Polish


New Contest:
Back-breaking Seax


Tod's Stuff Inlaid Broken
Back Seax reviewed

Tod's Stuff Broken Back
Seax reviewed

Eric McHugh
Seax reviewed

Elchon's Workshop Broken
Back Seax reviewed

Michael "Tinker" Pearce
Seax reviewed

Tod's Stuff Broken Back Seax
added to Chad's Collection

Our Bookstore's Triumphant Return
Arms & Armor Scholar Sword reviewed
Arms & Armor English Buckler reviewed
Arms & Armor Round Targe reviewed
Mail: Unchained
Albion Reeve Sword reviewed
Albion Gaddhjalt Sword added to Chad's Collection
Justin King Rondel Dagger reviewed
Custom Arms & Armor Rondel Dagger reviewed
Windlass Brass-hilted Rondel Dagger reviewed
Arma Bohemia Rondel added to Nathan's Collection
Eric McHugh Rondel added to Nathan's Collection
The Winner: Spearheading Donations
New Contest: Spearheading Donations
Arms & Armor Javelin reviewed
Arms & Armor Iberian Mace reviewed
Arms & Armor Iberian Mace added to Chad's Collection
The Winners: Givin' Away Some Stuff
New Contest: Givin' Away Some Stuff
Tod's Stuff Bone-handled Baselard reviewed
Tod's Stuff Boxwood-hilted Baselard reviewed
Tod's Stuff Trio of Medieval Knives reviewed
Tod's Stuff Inlaid Knife added to Chad's Collection
Tod's Stuff Medieval Knife added to Chad's Collection

View our entire update history

We have 146 featured articles and 232 hands-on reviews currently published by 62 contributing authors.

Our 22,962 registered members have posted 196,154 posts and 236 spotlight topics across a total of 18,091 topics.

Miles L. Barnes is our newest member.

There are 21 visitors currently browsing the site.