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Calimacil's Daggers: History, Types, and Legendary Models in LARP and SoftCombat
Discover the Calimacil daggers, a benchmark in the world of LARP. Made from high-quality foam, they combine realism, safety, and durability. Ideal for live-action and soft combat.
From elven sty...
In the world of LARP (Live Action Role-Playing), few brands stand out as much as Calimacil.
Renowned worldwide for ...
Cultura
The Cinquedea: History, Evolution, and Use of the Renaissance Italian Dagger
The cinquedea, a short Italian Renaissance dagger, is notable for its wide blade and detailed ornamentation.
Used between the 15th and 16th centuries, it was a symbol of status and personal defe...
The cinquedea, whose name means "five fingers" in Italian, due to the width of its blade at the handle, is a short R...
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Daggers of ancient Eastern civilizations
A quick look at daggers from ancient Eastern civilizations, including Egypt, Persia, China, and Korea. Its characteristics, ceremonial and military uses, and the archaeological contexts of its fin...
Daggers have been essential instruments in ancient Eastern civilizations, not only as weapons but also as symbols of...
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Edged hand weapons in the Middle Ages: types and essential functions
Edged weapons were essential during the Middle Ages, not only as combat tools, but also as symbols of power and status. From battleswords to specialized daggers, each type served a key function on ...
During the Middle Ages, edged hand weapons were key instruments both in combat and as symbols of power. Used by nobl...
Armaduras
Marto and the tradition of forging in Toledo: excellence, history, and legend
Marto combines the forging tradition of Toledo with modern excellence. From historical swords to movie replicas, each piece reflects authenticity, quality, and artistry. Recognized worldwide, the ...
Toledo, the city of three cultures, is famous not only for its history but also for its forging tradition. At the he...
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Viking weapons: power, tradition and conquest
Forged from iron and laden with symbolism, Viking weapons were emblems of power, tradition, and conquest.
From Ulfberht swords to Danish axes, each piece revealed social status, faith, and skill...
Viking weapons were not only tools of war, but symbols of status, culture and spirituality. Forged in iron, skillful...
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Types of daggers according to their shape: a historical and functional classification
In this guide, we review what a dagger is and its significance, its origin and evolution from the Bronze Age to the Middle Ages, the uses of the medieval dagger in combat and daily life, and the ma...
A dagger is a short-bladed, double-edged edged weapon, designed for hand-to-hand combat and precise stabbing at close...
