David Mickov

The Shashka or Shasqua Sword is a single-edged weapon widely known today as the primary sword used by the Cossacks while mounted on their horses. Originating sometime after the 13th century, the Cossacks were a group of Orthodox Christians from

The success of the Roman army was their organization, discipline, rigid training, and their arsenal of weapons and armor. However, there was one weakness to their armor and the shields that they used, known as the Falx Sword. The Falx

Sir William Wallace, the national highlander and legendary hero of Scotland who fought for Scottish independence from the British, is credited with using a two-handed sword known today as the Wallace Sword.  There is no doubt that the Scotsman used

African swords are bladed weapons that people have traditionally created and used throughout the African continent. Each region, culture, and historical era has produced its own unique set of swords. African swords are some of the most underrated weapons in

One of the greatest generals and conquerors also kept his famed sword close at hand. In leading the Mongols, Genghis Khan created one of the world’s largest empires. Even though bows for mounted combat were his army’s primary weapon, he

Humans have never been equipped with fangs, claws, or powerful enough bodies to defend themselves against predators. Because of this, martial arts developed out of the need for survival against both animals and man, beginning sometime during the Bronze Age.

The double-edged medieval weapon known today as the Viking Sword was originally called the Carolingian sword. The Viking Era spanned from roughly A.D. 800 to the 11th century, around the time of the Norman Conquest.  The Vikings were known for

German Swords fall into the category of European swords and might just be one of the most influential, especially in the middle ages. They have the widest variety in terms of length as well as the best and most popular

Since the  United States of America gained its independence some 250 years ago, it has had a deep and profound respect and love for swords, as can be seen in several of its founding fathers. Benjamin Franklin gifted one of

If you are the proud owner of a carbon steel sword, you should know that they need to be taken care of. As the saying goes, “if you take care of your blade, it will take care of you”. Maybe

Myths and legends reflect the tales from people of the past. They are often about gods and heroes who have performed extraordinary acts throughout time and space. In these tales of wonder, many of these characters wouldn’t have been able

The Musketeer sword is a single or double-edged weapon that was used by real infantry footsoldiers alongside their muskets or by the heroic chivalrous swordsmen in the classic and well-known French novel, “The Three Musketeers,” by Alexandre Dumas.  In this

Italian swords are edged weapons that were used throughout the borders of modern-day Italy. There are a ton of swords that originated in Italy, but thanks to their geographical location and importance throughout history, a lot of outside swords exerted

A Gauntlet Sword is a bladed weapon with a gauntlet as its handle, but in modern terms, it mostly refers to the Indian Pata. The Pata is a straight double-edged sword with a metal gauntlet built into the handle to

The Cinquedea is a short sword or dagger that was beloved and widely used in Italy during the Renaissance period by both civilians and the militia alike. It is a very unique-looking shortsword that did not achieve so much renown

A Hanger Sword is a bladed weapon that got its name from the manner in which it was hung on the belt of the person who used it. It could be made in large quantities, is not particularly expensive to

The Hunting Sword is a double-edged shortsword that can trace its origins to medieval Europe but was mostly used throughout the 17th and 19th centuries. It is a sword used for hunting and as a ceremonial and decorative piece as

The Changdao, also spelled as Chang Dao or ChangaDao, is a Chinese two-handed sword developed and used to defeat the Japanese pirates (Wokou) of the 15th century. It is said to have very similar characteristics to the Miaodao sword. In