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Swords and Daggers
War at sea was particularly a brutal and desperate experience. The Museum has examples of cannons, cannon balls, shot, mortars and howitzers from the 18th century through to the more advanced designs of the 19th and 20th century. We also hold examples of sea service pistols from the 18th century to guns manufactured in the 20th century, including from the World Wars. Edged…
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Fantasy Swords UK
In 1961 Michael Moorcock requested a term to describe the fantasy subgenre featuring muscular Heroes in violent conflict with a variety of Villains, chiefly Wizards, Witches, evil Spirits and other creatures whose powers are – unlike the hero s – supernatural in origin. Fritz Leiber suggested Sword and Sorcery , and this term stuck. It is commonly considered synonymous with…
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Swords Toronto
In Swordplay: A Play of Swords, former knights Barnabas and Salvatore are on a quest to rescue the kidnapped Princess Pimpernel from the evil Baron Thorne. With their trusty foam swords at their sides, confident in the knowledge that dragons have definitely been extinct for thousands of years, these two comrades-in-arms embark on an epic quest that you can only find playing…
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Real Anime Swords
Everyone has that one anime that draws them in, not only for their awesome characters, but also for their weapons. From dual blades to ones composed of spiritual energy, from a simple straight blade to a thick slab of iron, let s explore these anime swords and their extraordinary strength. Elucidator and Dark Repulsor Kirito from Sword Art Online (SAO) has the unique skill…
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Cool Real Swords
In the heat of battle: Youth kendo competitors collide with their bamboo swords (shinai). If you have big dreams of becoming a hero/heroine fighting with a cool weapon such as a sword or a lightsaber used by Jedi Knights in the film “Star Wars, ” there is the right sport in Japan that will make your dream come true. It is kendo, or the way of the sword. Kendo is one of traditional…
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Antique Mexican Swords
Milagros or Miracles from Mexico, Peru & Europe (also called Exvotos or Offerings in Europe) Milagros are small metal religious charms found in many areas of Latin America, especially Mexico and Peru. The word “Milagro” means “miracle”. They are also used in Europe, where they are often referred to as Exvotos (Offerings). These small charms, often depicting arms…
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Full tang short Sword
Perhaps the only truly perfect combat instrument ever created; A seamless extension of your arm with no moving parts and little maintenance needed. It served us well for thousands of years and swords have never misfired or ran out of ammunition. All Swords Browse our full selection of swords. Battle Ready Swords Full tang and tempered these swords are the real deal Big Swords…
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Vampire Hunter D Sword
The announcement that Vampire Hunter D was going to review an animated series was one of the highlights of 2015 for me. I grew up with the original film, bought the sequel the day it came out on home video, and have read several of the books. Since the series announcement, I have been following Unified Pictures, the studio behind the project, very closely and have been in contact…
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Where to Swords?
In 1996, we began a long-standing Blizzard tradition. For those who don’t know, Blizzard awards Legendary swag to employees for their years of service. The most iconic of these awards is the 5-Year Sword, an honor that many members of the Diablo team have earned in their long tenure. From top-left to bottom-right: Lorenzo Minaca (User Interface Designer), Matthew Panepinto…
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Types of Knives and Swords
Whether you own a Swiss Army pocket knife, a Bowie hunting knife, a stiletto switchblade, a dagger, or a butterfly knife, knife owners are often subject to federal, state, and local laws. Although knives are popular as collectibles, tools, and self-defense weapons, carrying a knife or owning certain types of knives may be illegal under state or federal law. In popular media…
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Classic Swords
The Classic Windlass medieval sword is one of the few swords made by this sword maker that has been around for years - arguably, because they got it right the first time, and most collectors have owned one at least once.. While personally I do not feel it to be in quite the same league as my favorite sword by this maker - the, it comes pretty close - and when you consider it…
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Canadian Swords
The British House of Commons consists of two distinct sets of opposing benches separated by a center aisle. As of 2010, it seats 650 members. “Some Traditions and Customs of the House”, produced by the House of Commons Information Office, corroborates the reference to red lines from O’Brien and Bosc and the notion that the government and opposition benches remain two swords…
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Lord of the Rings elf Sword
James Christopher s answer sums up the second part of your question well, but as to the difference in what they made, a little more detail is needed. Once the Elves learned to forge with steel, the shape of the sword changed, now being able to take on the form of a great broadsword or a light and agile curved sword. Additionally, they took great pride in decorating their swords…
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Movie Swords replicas
Based on the epic graphic novel by Frank Miller, the movie 300 is a ferocious tale of the epic Battle of Thermopylae. Led by King Leonidas, 300 Spartans fought against the massive Persian army to inspire all of Greece to fight for democracy. Now you can own a piece of history with these authentic movie swords and movie collectibles from the movie 300. Grab one of these limited…
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