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Royal Mail & Parcelforce Sword Ban Impacts
While many members of the general public in the UK have been brainwashed into believing that 'swords are bad' and should be banned, the reality is that it's people like Paul MacDonald who bear the brunt of this insidious decision. See how it has impacted his sword business and left him in limbo - and he is definitely NOT an isolated case..
Sikhs forced to remove religious miniature swords in ongoing UK madness
On a train trip from France to the UK, Eurostar staff tried to aggressively intimidate a Sikh family wearing traditional miniature swords (Kirpan) that they carry at all times as part of their religious heritage (though as a side note, probably ignored other customers metal pens, belts and other potential improvised weapons - including fists and feet of trained martial artists, boxers or MMA fighters). Where will it all end?
Ancient 2ft copper blade found by Metal Detectionist in UK
Surprising they did not send in a SWAT team or it's equivalent the way things are going there, but a UK metal detectionist found a 2' bronze blade, one of only two ever found, while engaging in his hobby. Exceptional find, and good luck he hasn't been arrested..
Museum with 550 swords opens in Nagoya, Japan
It's not exactly clear if its 550 swords from the Warring States period or 200 and 350 other items of war (such as muskets, armor, etc) but either way, it's impressive and well worth a visit to this newest Samurai themed Museum in central Japan.
700 Viking Swords on Display in Norway
Not be outdone by Nagoya, the Viking Age Exhibition in Trondheim is about to display 700 of the 3000 odd Viking swords they have discovered over the years, highlighting the raw skill and amazing artisans in a way that shows that the Dark Ages wasn't as uncivilized and barbaric as some historians want you to think it is.
Sabersmith - Largest US sword maker behind the scenes
Part of the 'Cool Swords Day' series of articles, Polygon go behind the scenes at Sabersmith, Michigan based sword makers with a 15,000 square feet facility, and ask them what their favorite swords are to make. The answers are surprising.
Most Popular Sword Replica of All Time?
If being sold out as soon as it comes back into stock every-time is an indication (and it probably is!) then it could well be that the official SLO replica of the Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda is perhaps the most popular replica sword of all time.. Find out what's going on here.
Building a Medieval Castle from Scratch the Hard Way..
It's a short video but highlights how a group of curious artisans have come together to recreate a medieval castle (expanded into a village) using authentic tools and techniques. Now that is living history..
Terry Pratchett "Meteoric Blades are Inherently Cool"
Starmetal swords might not actually have any magical or special properties that make them better or worse than other similar steel types. But when author Terry Pratchett was Knighted and decided to forge a sword to celebrate it, he had to throw in a little meteoric ore..
Clean, Green Steel coming soon..
MIT spinout Boston Metal is commercializing a groundbreaking method for making steel and other metals using an electrochemical process called molten oxide electrolysis (MOE). Keep an eye out on this as it is a huge step towards making modern steel production environmentally friendly with only oxygen released as a byproduct..
Top 10 Iconic Swords in Gaming History
There are a lot of 'top 10' listings like these in the sword news world. From swords that cut space time itself and frogs wielding a Masamune, it is certainly one of the most imaginative ones yet..!
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