Modern Reconstructions and Analysis
Covers the scientific study, safe martial revitalization, and technical reconstruction of historical arms and armor today.
Inside this collection
Experimental Archaeology and Cutting Trials
Examines scientific replication of weapons to test wound dynamics, blade edge durability, and target deformation.
Historical European Martial Arts Practice
Details modern source interpretation, synthetic and steel fencing gear standards, and competitive rulesets.
Museum Conservation and Surface Stabilization
Focuses on cleaning ancient iron, corrosion inhibitors, climate-controlled storage, and preserving organic materials.
Non-Destructive Testing and Tomography
Examines X-ray fluorescence, neutron diffraction, and CT scans used to inspect internal welds and alloy composition.
Modern Historical Reproduction Craft
Explores techniques used by contemporary bladesmiths and armorers to recreate historical pieces using traditional methods.
Battlefield Archaeology and Forensic Analysis
Analyzes recovered skeletal trauma, mass grave excavations at Wisby and Towton, and projectile impact signatures.
Authentication and Forgery Detection
Examines methods for identifying Victorian fakes, spurious nineteenth-century etchings, and artificially aged iron.
Arms Representation in Digital and Tabletop Media
Critiques how video games, tabletop systems, and cinema depict armor mechanics, weapon balance, and historical lethality.
Legendary objects deserve
a closer reading.
We study materials, makers and surviving evidence. Legends open the question; history guides the answer.
Our approach