Hey guys, does anyone know what kind of sword this is? It’s my grandmothers, and I’ll inherit it one day. Just want to know what it’s called (arming sword? Bastard sword? Hand and a half? Idk)

He was in the marines, we found it in his stuff

It has the words "Tizona Toldena" engraved on it, sorry I don't have a better image.

Yup, another weapon from Bloody Bastards again. I’ve seen this weapon in some other games, and if I had to make a guess, then it’s some kind of Tetsubo?

What are your go-to sources for blank blades? I don’t have a band saw but want to learn hollow grinds and handle peening! I have tried this once with success but that was a one-off spring steel blade from Etsy that I reshaped. Thank you!

New guy here, I’m an amateur blacksmith and knife maker, haven’t tried any swords yet. I’m intrigued by Viking swords and especially the different styles of pommel. In my limited internet research I’ve come across a few images of swords with pommels that seem to be a vaguely u-shaped piece of metal with no lobes or triangle end piece. Sort of a mirror image of the curved guard. From the photos it’s hard to tell if they were made that way on purpose or if the end piece was lost to the ages. Curious if anyone knows what I’m talking about and has more info on it. Thanks everyone!

Im really curious on what kind of sword and if it holds any kind of value. Also in small print it says Pakistan if that helps at all

Do y’all now the best place (and the most legit) to get myself a custom made sword? (The blade, handle and everything that goes with it) When I say custom, I mean a sword from a movie/tv show. Not to choose some stupid options for my sword.

I posted here about a week ago asking for y'all's opinions for what other weapons I should give Torpor of my webcomic The Dark Ring. First, thank you to everyone who commented their suggestions! It was tough for me to narrow it down, and I really couldn't just pick one, so I've decided to give him 3 knightly weapons.

First off, Torpor Trogdor is currently using a bastard sword(though I may not depict it very much like one) and a kite shield. It should be obvious, but I chose these for being the most recognizable gear for a knight portrayed in fantasy, along with his plate armor and chain mail, and establish a motif of him using traditionally european weapons. Some of you that are more historically inclined may be wondering "why a 'bastard sword' in particular? Why not a one-handed arming sword?", to which I say, I did think about that! The way I understand it, a bastard sword can be used either one-handed or two-handed, and, without saying too much about it, it's a subtle nod to the fact that Torpor doesn't really have parents.

So, the weapons I'm going to give him are as follows.

1. A dagger. As a lot of you pointed out, many a knight carried with them a dagger as a side arm for when they had to deal with heavily armored enemies.

2. A mace. Another one that a lot of you suggested, cudgels are rather useful when dealing with armored enemies, and again, it makes sense that a knight would carry one as a backup.

3. A lucerne. I wanted to give Torpor a two-handed weapon, one that he'd have to put his shield away to use proper. The halberd was heavily considered, but I went with the lucerne for it being just a little bit different, but with practically the same function as a halberd, being it's a pole arm that you can use as either a spear, a warhammer, or a warpick. Plus, it'll probably be easier to draw!

Torpor may get another weapon or two as time goes on, but I feel like these weapons, in particular, are going to round out his arsenal and how he approaches combat. He will have things for slashing, stabbing, and blunt force trauma! I'm not gonna give him different armor, there is a lore reason for that and I quite like his design. I may give him another shield though, and if I do, it'll probably be a buckler.

Unfortunately (but justified) my post on /r/askarchaeology was removed.

I hope this time I am in the right place! I have zero knowledge about swords and styles and I was hoping to point him in the right direction. I am curious too because I can't identify it as anything very common.

I've recently been looking to diversify my training sets, and learned that Go Now had a wider range of products, like greatswords and spears. But looking I've only found them sold on FAITS D'ARMES website for a very high price and shipping fee, which to me seems unfair, especially when looking at the original price of the products. If any of you know why the high price, if it's worth it, or where these items can be sources more cheaply, I would appreciate it.

Thank you in advance.

I was just curious on how I should go about starting? I’ve got a cutting torch and I have made a few fireplace things but what else do I need? What metal should I use to start with?

I‘d like to make a koshirae for display and give it a wooden blade, but I’m a bit unsure of how I’d go about making the wood blade that fits both snugly and well. The main thing holding me up is I’m wondering how to get the measurement and shapes right since I’m cobbling this koshirae together from disparate parts. I’m also confused as to how I could get a wooden blade to fit the habaki I’d like to use for it. Help would be greatly apreciated in all areas of my inquiry.

This actually might be good etiquette anywhere.

I got my rebate card from a Black Friday appliance purchase. Decided to buy a sword. Now I can say I got a free broadsword with my Whirlpool dishwasher.