| CAVALRY COMBAT AND THE SWORD |
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Sword Design, Provision and Use in the British Cavalry of the Napoleonic Era. By
Martin Read.
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| CONSERVING ANTIQUE SWORDS |
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This article focuses on the methods used to conserve antique and military swords, a must for the collector of period arms.
By Mark McMorrow.
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| THE KUKRI |
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The remarkable forward-curved bladed Kukri was weapon of choice for the Gurkhas of Nepal since at least the 1600s and
is reminescent of the Egyptian kopesh and the Greek kopis. The kukri was depicted in early art dating back to 600 A.D.
By John Powell.
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| KURKI |
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The Schiavona came from the 16th century sword of the Venetian Doge guard which largely consisted of Dalmatian Slavs
(Schiavoni).
By Jean Binck.
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| THE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE RAPIER
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The rapier appeared in the early renaissance and was a civilian weapon. Contrary to popular belief, by modern standards it
was a heavy and cumbersome sword, capable of attacks only and ill-suited to defense.
By Chris Evans.
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