What Materials Make a Superior Sword? The Myth of the Sword

Since the dawn of civilization every culture has used the sword as a tool in warfare, a defender of honor or a means of self-protection. Yet few have uncovered its mysteries to get at the truth of its history, purpose and use ... until now. In this original Paladin production, world-renowned sword expert Hank Reinhardt pulls aside the veil of myth and fantasy to expose the realities of swords and sword combat. Often controversial, sometimes provocative, but never boring, Reinhardt presents a detailed history of swords, their evolution and their use in both warfare and individual combat around the globe.

Reinhardt also answers the most commonly asked questions on dueling, ancient and medieval warfare and modern-day care of swords. Finally, through dramatic cutting demonstrations on armored and unarmored targets, he demonstrates the proper use and awesome power of a variety of swords, from Japanese katanas to medieval broadswords. If you've ever seen or handled a sword and felt an indefinable thrill that sent your spirit singing back to the days of yore, this video is a must-see.

Available now from the Paladin Press Professional Action Library: http://www.paladin-press.com/product/The_Myth_of_the_Sword/Historical_Arms_an...

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• Maj. John L. Plaster
• Mark Hatmaker
• Michael Janich
• Joseph Simonet
• Capt. W.E. Fairbairn
• Bob Orlando
• Col. Rex Applegate

[bigyoda12]

were did you find the foils or were is a good place to find a foil or raipier?

[PaladinPress]

@bigyoda12 Thanks for the question bigyoda12. According to the author's biography "He was the founding father and former director of Museum Replicas Limited, perhaps the largest purveyor of period weapons and garb in existence today."

I did a search for Museum Replicas Limited and found this: museumreplicas (dot) com.

That would be my best suggestion for a starting point.

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[Quacko69]

Cold Steel Swords! Best of best!

[effigytormented]

I paint my sword black, six years later with no other care, I scrapped a portion off, it was still in mirror polish condition. Spray paint yo.