Guides

Straight answers to the questions people ask before and after they buy a display piece.

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  How to Display a Sword at Home

  Choosing the spot, wall mounts versus stands, displaying spears, axes and shields, and keeping it all safe and in good condition.

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  Bringing a Sword to a Renaissance Faire

  What faires and conventions usually allow, what peace-tying is, how to carry a sword to the event, and what to ask the organisers first.

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  How to Care for a Display Sword, Axe, Spear or Shield

  Handling, cleaning and oiling a blade, dealing with spots of rust, and looking after leather scabbards, grips, wooden handles and shields.

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