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The Scottish Claymore

Carried by the fierce Scottish Highlanders from 1400-1700, the claymore has become well-known for its heavy blade and intimidating length. It's a s...

Lakshmi Bai: 1850s Queen Regent, Warrior Icon , And Rebellion Leader

Meet Lakshmi Bai - the queen who became a regent in her 20s, and went on to become a key leader in the resistance against the British, as a leader ...

The Cinquedea: Art or Civilian Weaponry?

The name "Five Fingers"("Cinque Dita" in Italian) refers to the width of the blade next to the guard -- of approximately 5 finger widths in length ...

Rapier Swords

Used primarily as a civilian sword during the 17th and 18th century, the rapier was considered Europe's most iconic single-handed sword. Although t...

Mavia: Queen of Tanukh

The Romans met their match when a warrior-queen decided to rebel against the late Roman rule. That brave woman was the Queen of Tanukh, Mavia. Read...

Khopesh Swords

What is the khopesh? A by-product of the traditional battle axes used in the Bronze Age, the khopesh sword was used to arm the fierce warriors of t...

Fu Hao

Fu Hao was one of the world's first female warriors according to historical records. Fu Hao was so talented on the battlefield, her husband, the ki...

Cynane: The Crusading Warrior Half-Sister of Alexander the Great

Cynane (pronounced "Kee-nah-nay") was an imposing figure with a dramatic effect on world history. The half-sister of Alexander the Great, she live...

10 Greatest Sword Fights in Movie History

Whether it's during a film set in medieval times or a modern-day superhero movie, action fans have witnessed some outstanding sword fights. Althoug...

Nakano Takeko

Born from a lineage of samurai parents, Nakano Takeko was only 21 when she led a group of unlikely warriors named the Joshitai (Translated as Girl...

The Art Of Engraving: Japanese Engraving In History

His heart was pounding. His hands were shaking. It was finally his. After years of admiring his grandfather's sword, handed down through generation...

The Best Of 2019: The Best Katana Ever Made, Sword History, Warriors And More

Part of our mission at BladesPro is to study, learn and relay information about swords -- not only to sell them. We love to dig into the history of...