Articles: Reviews

What Makes a Good Sword?

Justin Bowman, July 6, 2009

Is it the steel, the geometry, the furniture or the feel? I think it’s the sum of all parts that makes a sword inherently good. But let’s not forget the balance which is the single most important variable in the construction of any weapon. It’s similar to the sails on a sailboat, since it’s the sails that determine how smoothly the boat can be handled. More >>