According to Leroy Thompson’s book, The Colt 1911 Pistol, this sword, and the Moro soldiers who wielded it so effectively against the United States during the Philippine-American war, actually led to demand for a more effective service pistol, which is why the now iconic firearm was created. They inflict a wider wound than a traditional straight sword, causing targets to suffer heavier and faster blood loss. Although the hilts of these swords are known as works of art and signs of status, the curves of the blade are designed for maximum carnage. There are measurements that indicate how good of a quality that steel has. The term surgical steel can mean a lot of things. It became the go-to blade for many warriors all over Asia for hundreds of years. Forged in Fire claim that their knives are made out of Surgical steel which sounds very promising to people who do not have much knowledge with steel and steel alloys. Its origins date back thousands of years, but the blade as we know it today is believed to have first been crafted in the 14th century in the kingdom of Majapahit, East Java. With its wave-like curved blade, the Moro Kris is one of the most distinctive blades in history. In this episode, the bladesmiths must forge the Moro Kris, a weapon used so effectively by Filipino fighters in the Philippine–American War that it led directly to the invention of the Colt 1911 pistol-one of the most famous firearms in the world. It was also used differently, with more of a thrusting motion than a slashing motion. The traditional rapier blade is longer (some over 40 inches in length), lighter (typically weighing between 2 and 3 lbs) and much narrower (typically ¾ inches) than its medieval predecessors. Knives come with a choice of 4 sleek and. The word “rapier” is believed to come from the Spanish term “espada ropera” or “sword of the robes.” It was meant to be worn with civilian clothing, and not armor. Blades are forged from the finest high-carbon stainless steel from Solingen, Germany (Grade 4116). This led to an opening in the market for a lighter, faster sword, and the Rapier stepped in to fill it. As suits of armor declined in popularity, the need for heavy, armor-piercing weapons also declined. These new guns made heavy suits of armor-like those worn by knights-less effective and a cumbersome liability. Watch now.Īccording to, the rise of the Elizabethan Rapier can be traced to the invention of early personal firearms. Two finalists head to their home forges to make one of history’s most notorious weapons, the rapier, a sharply pointed sword that can kill with just one thrust. It was designed to be used with brute force rather than precision. They could be wielded from horseback or in hand-to-hand combat and with one or two hands. Most examples of this type of weapon (depending on the century) had blades typically 28-31 inches in length, with handles that eventually measured around 6 inches as the weapon evolved through the years. Its reputation as a weapon of choice for kings, and the toughest knights and noblemen alike, has also made it one of the more romanticized weapons in history. Watch now.ĭeveloped during High Middle Ages (from 1000 to 1300 A.D.), the Arming Sword, also known as the Knightly Sword and the Crusader Sword among other names, is the most classic of sword styles. The remaining two bladesmiths head home with just five days to forge the legendary Crusader Sword.
As opposed to just a knife with a plain "piece-of-hide" sheath.The forge heats up as our four bladesmiths struggle create a special Japanese hardening technique on their signature blades. Being able to hand over a completed knife to a custom craftsman and have them match the sheath to that piece makes for a much more complete set. Each sheath is designed for each individual knife using custom carving, tooling, inlays, etc. The leather work is done by some of the best traditional and primitive style leather crafters in the USA, using a variety of leathers, both domestic and exotic. I offer fixed blade knives, mostly bowies, daggers, hunter/skinner styles, everyday carry and historic replicas as well as the occasional tomahawk and sword.Īs a firm believer that a knife and sheath should come as a set and complement each other, each fixed blade knife comes with a custom fitted sheath. I put a great deal of effort into my wares and take considerable pride in the finished products.Īll aspects of the knife making are done by me, using both forging and stock removal methods, including on site heat treating and both laminate and canister damascus making. The quiet setting and scarcity of neighbors is the perfect background to allow me to develop my skills. Here, I have been able to develop my longtime interests in knife making and forging into more than just a hobby. Neilson and I work from my "shop in the woods" in the endless mountains of northeastern Pennsylvania.
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