1. Hook Swords A rather well-known tool used by the Shoalin monks of northern China, the crescent shaped hook sword was an excellent weapon for blocking blows as well as slashing those who got too close. Most of their usage came from civilians, as the Chinese military suprisingly did not use them in any of their…
With Game of Thrones on all of our minds, let’s take a moment to reflect on some of the most powerful swords in the game! When it comes to this fiction time period, Valyrian steel was the metal of choice. Valyrian steel is a form of metal that was forged in the days of the mighty Valyrian Freehold.…
Did you know that crystals and gemstones have been highly valued for several thousand years? They have been used in the construction of buildings, statues, as well as in watches; in addition minerals have been used for healing, meditation, and for spiritual practice in many tribal cultures. It was common to use minerals in ancient civilizations…