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's a real sword doing today?

- Which swords are suitable for training and exhibition fighting?

- What should be taken into account when buying a sword?

- Are the 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 knights and Viking swords, the Japanese samurai sword and cinematic swords. Information on modern production methods, forging and makers, advice on practical sword use and many photographs make this book an invaluable guide and reference work.



The author:

Thomas Laible (born 1970) is a learned historian and has been involved in the subject of swords for over 20 years and is also actively involved in sword fighting. He is able to live out his enthusiasm for sharp blades full-time as the editor of the magazine Messer Magazin.





Hard cover

224 Pages

Format: 21.5 x 28.0 cm

Language: German









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