Table of ContentsIntroduction: What Makes Damascus Steel Special?What is Damascus Steel?A Glimpse into History:Modern-Day Damascus Steel:How Damascus Patterns MadeThe Craft
Table of ContentsCaring for Antique Swords: Preservation TechniquesUnderstanding the Material of Antique SwordsSteel and Iron BladesHandle MaterialsProper Cleaning Techniques for
Table of ContentsIntroduction to Global Sword CultureWhy Sword Museums MatterTokyo National Museum (Japan)Musée de l’Armée (France)Royal Armouries Museum (UK)Metropolitan Museum
Table of ContentsYes, Sword Fighting is Still Alive—and It’s Serious, Scholarly, and GlobalWhat is HEMA?Historical Roots and the Modern Revival
Table of ContentsSwords in Culture and HistorySwords in Martial ArtsSwords as Art and CraftSwords in Movies, Games, and BooksSwords as
Table of ContentsIntroductionWhat Are Real Swords?Core Traits of Real SwordsWhat Are Replica Swords?Key Traits of Replica SwordsReal vs. Replica Swords:
Table of ContentsExcalibur – Wielded by King ArthurJoyeuse – Wielded by Charlemagne (France)Honjō Masamune – Wielded by Tokugawa Ieyasu (Japan)Wallace
Table of ContentsIntroduction: Why Understand Sword Anatomy?What Is a Sword?Basic Parts of a Sword and Their FunctionsThe Blade: Cutting Edge
