Step One in Drawing
First thing… Like in everything you do…or for everything you do, you need something to work with. That something is a good pencil and a new sheet of paper. If you think this is not important maybe you should keep …
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Everyone Can Draw
Everyone Can Draw I often hear the words “I can’t draw”. This comment in and of itself suggests you are placing a stopper on the possibility of your being able to draw, but more importantly what should be noticed is …
Some Other Medieval Weapons
Great German landsknechts Sword The German landsknechts sword is a must for the serious weapons collector. This enormous sword is not for the faint of heart. ..as Great landsknechts Swords were wielded by only the strongest and most fearless soldiers …
European One-handed Weapons
Katzbalger Sword. The Katzbalger is designed to do one thing: chop. The Katzbalger is one of most devastating sword in close combat. It is a very solidly piece that’s meant for dirty business. The unique form of side arm was, …
Engines of Destruction
Engines of Destruction There have been countless siege engines over the ages – Mangonels and Onagers, Scorpions and Ballistae, Battering Rams and Siege Towers. They range from the simplest Battering Ram, a large tree trunk used to knock down gates, …
European Two-handed Swords
Dürer Bastard Sword. The Dürer Bastard sword is a gorgeous specimen of form and function. As a working sword it performs admirably. Added to this is its subtle beauty, which puts this sword among one of the nicer long swords. …
More History of Swords
More History of Swords The bronze age ranges in time period depending on geographical location, but is generally considered to have lasted from 3,300 BCE until 1,200 BCE. This era was classified by metalworking technique of which the most advanced …