🐉 Fantasy and Cosplay Swords

Fictional swords borrow from history, then exaggerate. We clearly separate fictional lore from historical fact.

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🐉 Fantasy & Cosplay

Historical Swords vs. Fantasy Swords: Understanding the Differences

Why fantasy and game swords look the way they do, how they differ from real historical weapons, and what cosplayers should know.

7 min read

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⚔️ Sword Types

Types of Swords: Names, Designs, Uses and Historical Context

A clear overview of the main sword types — from the Bronze Age khopesh to the sabre — with a comparison table and historical context.

11 min read

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Longsword vs. Katana: Key Differences and Historical Context

How the European longsword and the Japanese katana differ in design, construction, use and context — without the internet myths.

9 min read

🔥 Materials & Craftsmanship

How Medieval European Swords Were Made

From bloomery iron to heat treatment: a step-by-step explanation of how medieval European swords were forged, with sources.

10 min read