The Great Book of the Sword - Thomas Laible

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The Great Book of the Sword

Thomas Laible

This book answers all questions about swords:

- How can historical swords be correctly classified?

- What is a real sword doing today?

- Which swords are suitable for training and exhibition fighting?

- What should you keep in mind when buying a sword?

- Are movie swords functional?

- How do you properly care for and sharpen a sword?

- How do you perform cutting tests with a sharp sword?

Providing extensive knowledge on the history of European knightly and Viking swords, the Japanese samurai sword, and cinematic swords, information on modern production methods, forging, and sword makers, advice on the practical use of swords, and numerous photographs make this book an invaluable guide and reference work.

The author:

Thomas Laible (born in 1970) is a well-educated historian who has been involved in swords for over 20 years. He is also active in sword fighting. He lives out his passion for sharp blades full-time as editor of Messer Magazin.

Hard cover

224 Pages

Format: 21.5 x 28.0 cm

Language: German


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