Swords

With their large evergreen fronds, sword ferns make an excellent addition to your shade garden. Sword fern (Polystichum munitum) grows as a native understory plant in the western portions of North…

Sword ferns are native North American plants found in temperate to warm areas. The plant could spread up to 4 feet wide and can be grown in the partial-shade to full-shade garden or even indoors.…

Sword sailing in "Halo 2" is a glitch that allows you to use a sword and a gun to fly across the map to attack another player. Although this can be done with any gun and a sword, for a longer…

Armour in "Lord of the Rings Online" provides characters with defense against physical attacks. Magic armour comes with attribute bonuses, which provide a way for you to increase you character's power…

"Sports Champions" for the Sony PlayStation 3 consists of several different games, including beach volleyball. In beach volleyball you can serve an ace, which is when the serve is not returned over…

In "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" a basic sword works well against weaker enemies, but against stronger foes, you need to wield an enchanted weapon. When you use an enchanted weapon on an enemy, it…

Building your own cattle slaughter hook involves a simple exercise in blacksmithing. If you do not have any experience in blacksmithing, worry not, this is an introduction level activity into the art…

Your character in "Fable III," a role-playing game for the Xbox 360, is governed by three skills: strength, stature and magical aura. Each skill corresponds to a different ability of your character.…

"Forgotten Realms: Demon Stone" features an epic battle with an enraged dragon at the climax of Chapter Nine. It requires you to use the specific skills sets of your motley group of adventurers; the…

"Mabinogi" is a fantasy role-playing game based heavily on Celtic mythology. The activities in which a character can partake are nearly endless, from forging weapons to adventuring to enchanting your…

You face the blue dragon, a powerful mini-boss, in world 1-4 of "Demon's Souls." A variety of equipment can help win this fight, but a few strategies can make the battle quite easy. You fight the…

"Demon's Souls" is a Japanese role-playing game released exclusively for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. At the start of the game, you play through a level and come across a very large monster that kills…

You are always connected online to other players in "Demon Souls," an action role-playing game for the PlayStation 3. You can see the corporeal forms of other players as they fight monsters and evade…

So you're crazy enough to want to forge your own real sword, and it's got to be a gladius. Recreating the ancient Roman legionary's classic blade is possible, even for a beginner, but it does…

In "Fable III," one spell just isn't enough to take down the hordes of monsters standing in your way. With the Spell Weaving ability, you can use two different spells at once for a devastating…

Shaping steel is a centuries-old art and skill which utilizes the application of heat to metals and then forms them by applying force. Forges are commonly used devices that focus heat energy to heat…

Sage Freke can be found locked in a cell in World 3-1, the Tower of Latria, in "Demon's Souls." You do not have to free him to progress further in the game, but you can gain Geri's Stiletto, a weapon…

Released in 2008, "Fable 2" is the second installment of the action-adventure role-playing saga of British developer Lionhead Studios. The various dungeons, caves, towns and seascapes spread about the…

"Blinx 2: Master of Time and Space" is an action game in which players must take control of Blinx the Cat, who must save the universe from destruction by collecting fragments of the all-powerful Big…

Cold-forged silver simply means hammered silver, a process done without heat of any kind. Hammering silver not only gives it a finished look, it also hardens the metal, making it more durable.…

"Demon's Souls" is an action adventure role-playing video game for the PlayStation 3 developed by From Software. Garl Vinland is one of the non-playable characters (NPCs) that you are able to fight.…

"Fable III" is an adventure role-playing video game released in 2011 for the Xbox 360 home console. In this game, you can get several legendary weapons throughout Albion, one of which is called the…

Wall decorations, railing adornments and sculptures are just a few places to use iron leaves. Iron leaves are forged from sheets or pieces of iron no thicker than 1/4-inch. The thicker the iron, the…

Mass Effect is a science-fiction role-playing game (RPG) for the Xbox 360 and the PC. Mass Effect is also the first installment in a trilogy of games released in 2007 by BioWare. In this game you can…

The PlayStation 3 role-playing video game "Demon's Souls" features a special multiplayer function where you can enter into another player's game and either fight alongside or against them as a…

"Demon's Souls" is an action role-playing video game for the PlayStation 3 console. In it you control a custom-designed character who is battling demons that have come from a cursed fog. In the game…

Killing the Red Dragon in "Demon's Souls," a video game for the PlayStation 3, enables you to progress in the game and receive the Small Flame Scale Demon's Soul, an artifact that can grant you 10,000…

"Demon's Souls" is a PS3-exclusive, action RPG in which players control a customizable avatar in order to clear various stages and worlds, collecting the eponymous Demon's Souls from defeated enemies…

The katana enjoys a reputation as one of the most finely crafted swords in the world. The true versions of these swords can take many months to produce and can be made only by expert sword smiths who…

You can use many different enchantments to enhance the power and abilities of the weapons and armor your character uses in the massively multiplayer online roleplaying game (MMORPG) "Mabinogi." The…

"Demon's Souls" takes players through poisonous fog-filled worlds filled with Fat Officials, assassins, soldiers, knights and, of course, demons. Players start out in Nexus, then head to Boletarian…

There are many varieties of weapons and armor available to find in "Demon's Souls," such as the Adjucator's Shield. This powerful shield, found on level 4-1, allows the player to regenerate health…

"Demon's Souls," an action role-playing game, uses souls as a currency. Souls are gained from defeated enemies and are used to strengthen your character. Souls can be used to increase your character's…

Metal forging is a process that is centuries old. Before the advent of welding torches or electric welding machines, two pieces of metal were joined through forge welding. This process involves…

Forging is one of the oldest metalworking processes known to man. For centuries, people have shaped and molded steel by applying heat, pounding it to shape and then hardening it to keep its shape.…

Forging iron and other metals is one of the oldest techniques to shape metal in the metalworking industry. The basic principle involves heating a metal to its point of malleability and then shaping it…

Forging steel is one of the oldest methods for forming metals known to man. Forging involves heating metal to a point where it becomes red hot and therefore malleable, and then forming it by striking…

A katana is a Japanese sword that was first used in the late 14th century. Because it was typically used by samurai, it is often referred to as a samurai sword. This can lead to some confusion,…

Released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009, "Demon's Souls" features a gameplay style combining action and role-playing in the fictional kingdom of Boletaria. Among the available weapons offered to…

In the free massively multiplayer online role-playing game (MMORPG) "Mabinogi" players may enhance their equipment by using enchant scrolls. Enchant scrolls come in two types, prefix and suffix,…

"Demon's Souls" is a third-person, role-playing game notorious for its difficulty where any step made in the game world can mean instant death. The rewards for slowly and cautiously making your way…

The world of "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" is vast not only in size, but in regard to the amount of activities available to players. Players can essentially choose to complete quests using weapons…

Swords have been used as weapons and tools for centuries, and throughout the duration of the popularity of the sword, there were sword makers who profited from the demand of such weapons. Sword makers…

Forging and metalworking are skills and crafts that require a lot of practice to hone and become efficient with. Forming a simple hook is a good exercise for the beginner to train with that utilizes…

"Demon's Souls" is an action, role-playing game for the PlayStation 3. Over the course of the game, players battle their way through dungeons, overcome hordes of enemies and fight epic boss battles.…

The forging of metals is a time honored tradition that dates back thousands of years. Forging is generally a preferred method of shaping metals because the product is usually stronger than casting…

"The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion" is a role-playing game developed by Bethesda. The game requires you to work your way across the world of Oblivion, completing quests, earning gold and developing your…

With the second generation of Pokemon games, the creators of Pokemon introduced the "secret hideout" or "secret base" option that allowed characters to fulfill certain requirements and then have the…

The katana as well as the ninjato are Japanese swords. However, only the katana is a historically accurate weapon whereas the ninjato is a creation of Hollywood. Katana were traditionally worn by…

"Demon's Souls" is a video game released by Atlus exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 platform. In this game, you take on the role of a brave warrior seeking to save the land of Boletaria from the…

"Demon's Souls" is a PlayStation 3 role-playing action game released in late 2009. In this game, your character may enter numerous worlds and fight enemies to thwart the demons destroying the world.…

A Japanese import from the PlayStation 2 console, "Spectral Souls" for the PlayStation Portable is a strategy-based role-playing game with an expanded grid-based system. The game gives you control of…

"Demon's Souls" is an action role-playing game for the PlayStation 3. In the game, you collect materials to upgrade your weapons and armor. Materials are dropped from monsters and other enemies or can…

Characters in "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" that are magically inclined are capable of modifying their weapons through enchantments. Weapons such as bows, swords and clubs can have certain magical…

"The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" is a role-playing video game released on the PC, the Xbox 360 and the Sony PlayStation 3 in 2006 and 2007. This was the first game in the series to feature horses that…

"Defense of the Ancients" is a user-created custom map for "Warcraft III," the real-time strategy game from Blizzard Entertainment. The game features two opposing teams of players who each control one…

Metal forging has been a common technique for manipulating metal for centuries. Using charcoal as a fuel was a traditional method for providing the necessary heat to make metal more malleable. Forging…

The process of hardening metal is called case hardening and involves adding a hardened outer coat to a piece of metal or steel. This is a simple process used for steel or metal that has a low content…

In the browser-based video game "Wild Ones," you can get neighbors that will allow you to purchase more advanced weapons and gear to fight against other animals. You can also get rid of neighbors to…

"Demon's Souls" is an action-based role-playing game released in late 2009. Players can create a character and tailor his stats to play any number of classes, such as a hunter with archery skills. If…

"Demon's Souls" is an action role-playing video game released exclusively for the Sony PlayStation 3 platform. At the start of the game, your character dies and is sent to the Nexus in very basic…

"DragonFable" is a free-to-play online role-playing game that allows you to create and customize your character from one of many available character classes. Each class has a weaponry preference and…

"Wild Ones" is a browser-based video game for Facebook in which you take the role of an animal that is charged with attacking and defeating other animals in the game. You do this with a variety of…

"Demon's Souls" is a video game developed by Atlus Co. and From Software that was released in October 2009. It is an action role-playing game and is available to play solely on the Sony PlayStation 3…

"Demon's Souls" is an innovative role-playing game that was developed by From Software for the PlayStation 3 console. It allows players to adventure through the besieged world of Boletaria and connect…

Flamelurker, a flame-covered humanoid beast, is the penultimate boss in Stonefang Tunnel, the second world in "Demon's Souls." You must have a keen sense of timing to dodge and penetrate Flamelurker's…

"The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" is the fourth entry in the long running RPG game series. It is available on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. In the game, you must fight monsters and complete quests in…

The 16th century was the peak of the Renaissance. Artists such as Leonardo da Vinci and Michelangelo flourished. Explorers and scientists expanded human knowledge of the world, and many advances were…

"Demon's Souls" is an action role-playing game for the PlayStation 3 game console, and is noteworthy in that death does not automatically end the game. You can continue to play after dying in the form…

"Muramasa: The Demon Blade" is a side-scrolling action-RPG hybrid with anime-style graphics for the Nintendo Wii. The game has two playable characters: Kisuke --- a young warrior on a quest for the…

"The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" is the fourth installment of a groundbreaking series of fantasy role-playing games. While in previous "Elder Scrolls" games the enchanting mechanisms were cumbersome,…

Executioner Miralda is a powerful non-player character (NPC) found in the first floor of the Boletarian Palace in the role-playing game, "Demon's Souls." Miralda appears when the player's world…

"Demon's Souls" is an action-adventure role-playing game with medieval elements. Like most RPGs, you choose one of several classes and undertake quests to grow more powerful. "Demon's Souls" is unique…

Bethesda's "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" is a fantasy role-playing game. The open world map features a number of different cultures, factions and organizations operating independently, often at…

"Oblivion" is a fantasy roleplaying game for the PC, PlayStation 2 and Xbox. Players control an ex-convict on his quest to save an empire from Deadric influences. Azura is herself a Deadra, but she's…

"Demon's Souls" is a role-playing action game released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. Stones, such as Hardstone, are used to upgrade your weapons and armor. Many of these stones must be found on the…

"Demon's Souls" is an action-adventure role-playing game released exclusively for PlayStation 3. In the game, you progress through levels and kill numerous demons along the way. Each demon you kill…

Soul gems are spherical-shaped items that resemble stones in Oblivion. Empty soul gems can be filled with the captured souls of living creatures at the moment that they are killed. The full soul gems…

"Drop My Knight" is a free online Flash game that is available to play at many gaming websites. You play as a knight, whom you must inflict as much damage upon as possible as he falls through the game…

"Demon's Souls" was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. In the game, after you defeat the first boss, the Phalanx, the Maiden in Black will send you to speak to the Monumental in the Nexus.…

"Demon's Souls" is a From Software and Sony Computer Entertainment game made for the PlayStation 3. The game takes place in Boletaria, where King Allant XII has been channeling souls in order to…

In 2006, Bethesda released the epic single-player role-playing game "The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion." This is an open-ended game with a vast world to explore and conduct quests in. There is a single…

In "Demon's Souls," Penetrator is the boss of Tower Knight Archstone, or Stage 1-3. If you defeat Penetrator, you receive the Silver Demon's Soul and advance to the next level. The Silver Demon's Soul…

"Roblox" is an online interactive world where you play as a robot. The epic katana is colored black and grants your robot greater speed and attack damage. The epic katana differs from other katanas…

"Wild Ones" is a turn-based, animated shooting game that can be played on social networks such as Facebook and MySpace. Players can explore large maps, complete challenges and compete against their…

"Dragon Fable" is an online, single-player game that lets you explore the world and destroy enemies in your quest for a dragon. Each time you kill a creature or complete a quest that yields a reward,…

"Demon's Souls" is a multiplayer and community-driven game exclusive to the Sony PlayStation 3. In mixing fantasy and role-playing elements, players can elect to upgrade various stats that determine…

"Demon's Souls" was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. Old King Allant, the archdemon of the first world, encountered on stage 1-4, is said by many players to be the hardest boss in what is…

The land of Cyrodill in the Elder Scrolls IV Oblivion is a beautiful and deadly place. Strategy and weapon selection are key for survival. An enchanted weapon could mean your life or death in a fight…

"Demon's Crest" is a side-scrolling action/adventure game that's set in a gothic-inspired world. It was released in October 1994 for the Super Nintendo, and the gameplay centers on a gargoyle's quest…

Bethesda's "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" is an open-world fantasy role-playing game. It was released in 2005 for the PlayStation 3, Xbox360 and PC. In one of the quests for the Mage's Guild, players…

"Demon's Souls" is a violent role playing adventure game available for the PlayStation 3. It features a range of fantasy characters the player is charged with dispatching in a number of gruesome ways.…

The primary weapon of the Samurai, the katana, is a steel-forged blade that is wielded both double- and single-handedly and is used to deliver lightening-quick and potentially lethal strikes to an…

"Demon's Souls" is synonymous with brutality. Upon its stateside release in October of 2009, this action RPG for the PlayStation 3 became notorious for its extreme difficulty. While the "games as art"…

"Demon's Souls" was released on the PlayStation 3 in 2009. Your character can upgrade through the use of souls, a form of currency that is dropped from every defeated enemy in the game. You can…

Catching a surprised enemy from behind can be one of the quickest ways to inflict significant damage in the role-playing game "Demon's Souls." While the Backstab move does a significant…

The PlayStation 3 entertainment console provides one of the most interactive user interfaces for gaming platforms, as of 2011. Just like a PC, you are free to delete to unwanted patches or…

"Demon's Souls" is a PlayStation 3-exclusive action, role-playing video game created by From Software. There are five levels in the game, each with three to four sections to complete and a few bosses.…

"Demon's Souls" is an action, role-playing video game. Using a bow helps players keep a safe distance from their enemies by exploiting the tactical advantage of range. You can make your bow stronger…

Lionhead Studios' action-adventure role-playing game Fable 3 was released on October 26, 2010. A special offer to those who pre-ordered the title allowed players to create a villager that could be…

Most children living in the 17th century had little time for toys. Life was tough and childhood was fleeting amid the many responsibilities and harsh realities of the times. Still, as children do,…

"The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" is a role-playing game that allows you to create any kind of character you want to be. For example, you can create magic users who will eventually join the Mages Guild…

In the Facebook game "Wild Ones," players create an army of animals with which to battle each other. Winning battles earns you money that you can use to upgrade your animals' abilities and purchase…

Demon's Souls for the PlayStation 3 (PS3) becomes more difficult when you run out of souls. In this video game, where these harvested life forces have more value than any type of currency, farming is…

Healing is an integral part of staying alive in the dangerous world of "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion." Running out of magicka or potions in the heat of battle can be the difference between victory and…

"Demon's Souls," a third-person action roleplaying game, was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. "Demon's Souls" was designed with multiplayer in mind: players can be summoned to help you combat…

Fossils were a subject of much debate during the 17th century. In the early 17th century, Archbishop James Ussher used statements from the Bible to calculate the age of the Earth at only 4,004 years…

For many, "Demon's Souls" was a challenging game. However, for those who felt it wasn't challenging enough, there is "New Game Plus." This mode, accessible after you beat the game once, makes all…

The Hist Tree is the center of the final Fighter's Guild mission in the "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion." To complete this mission, the player must destroy the Hist Tree in order to take down the rival…

"Demon's Souls" is a distinctive entry in the action RPG field, a spiritual successor to the PS1- and PS2-era King's Field series. These games placed an emphasis on a desolate atmosphere, a somber…

"The Elder Scrolls: Oblivion" challenges players to several quests involving puzzles, and some of these puzzles are difficult to figure out. One such example is the Vahtacen's Secret quest for the…

Making a medieval-style flat-blade sword, using commonly found modern tools, is a lot easier nowadays than it once was. In the past, swords had to be hammered out of raw steel, but now you can…

Although the katana used to be a weapon carried by people daily, today most people have katanas as part of a collection or for decoration. Although it seems like you could store them in any number of…

The katana sword was originally used in feudal Japan as one of the many weapons of a samurai warrior. It has gained popularity through the centuries as a exceptional battle weapon and has been…

"Demon's Souls" is a PS3-exclusive action-RPG in which players control a customizable avatar. The style of gameplay is a dungeon crawl, focusing on individual encounters with enemies, traps,…

"Fable III" features a completely redesigned expression system. The expressions players could choose in the first two "Fable" games were relatively limited. Your character has a much wider range of…

Sixteenth century clothing was often heavily embroidered with geometric or vegetative motifs. Renaissance embroiderers decorated shifts and smocks, coifs and other headcoverings, corsets, shirts,…

Astrology is the belief that future events can be divined by studying the movement of celestial bodies. Advances in scientific theory and technology -- specifically in lens-making technology -- in…

The human hand is distinct from other mammalian hands because of the opposable thumb. A condition known as "ape hand" is so-called because the thumb can only move in the same plane as the palm and…

"Demon's Souls," a role-playing game released for the PlayStation 3, features many of the standard medieval weapons found in role-playing games. Swords, axes, polearms and bows are all available to…

"Demon's Souls," an action role-playing game for the PlayStation 3, is billed by many as being a very difficult game. So difficult, in fact, the game's publisher advertised with the catchphrase "a…

"Demons Souls," a PlayStation 3 role-playing game, features two ways to join another person's game: as a friendly player or as an enemy. Joining a game as a friendly player requires the "Blue Eye…

Increasing your character's skill (magic, blade, speech, acrobatics, etc) in the Oblivion Role-playing Game (rpg) is critical to successful completion. You can "fortify" (temporarily boost) your…

In "Demon's Souls," a role-playing game that spans the massive land of Boletaria, you and other players must fight to save a kingdom from destruction. Finding good equipment is tough, but the game…

"Fable III" was released for the Xbox 360 in 2010. Many towns and villages can be visited in the world of "Fable," and knowing how to interact with the villagers is important. By interacting with the…

"Demon's Souls" is a critically lauded role-playing game for the PlayStation 3. In it, your avatar ventures deep into several foreboding, desolate areas in search of "souls," the game's main currency,…

In 2009, Atlus released the online single-player role-playing video game "Demon's Souls" for the Sony PlayStation 3. Like most role-playing games, you can create a character that specializes in…

The Japanese katana saya sword is a samurai fighting sword. This sword was the favorite for the samurai because of its unique design and compact footprint. This lethal single-edged sword was sleeker…

"Demon's Souls" is a PS3 exclusive action role-playing video game released in 2009 by Atlus. It became something of a word-of-mouth hit because of its incredible difficulty, methodical combat and dark…

The Entrepreneur Pack in "Fable III" is unlocked on the Road to Rule after you have opened the fifth gate. This can be done after you complete "The Hole" -- the section of the game where you and Sir…

"Demon's Souls" is a video game designed exclusively for the PlayStation 3. It is an action role playing game that requires players to kill demons and collect their souls. You can play the game…

"Demon's Souls" is a PlayStation 3 exclusive, action role-playing game. It is set in a fantasy world where the player must defeat demons brought forth by a strange fog that has overtaken the land of…

"Demon's Souls" is a PlayStation 3 game released in 2009. One feature hardcore players find useful is World Tendency; this influences how difficult enemies are to defeat and the value of the equipment…

"Demon's Souls" was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. In the game, you can upgrade your weapons, like your dagger, broadsword or claws, by using stones such as Hardstone, Clearstone and…

The Hand & a Half-Sword is also known as the "longsword" or the "bastard" sword, because it has a longer hilt than normal so it can be swung with one hand or both. Developed during the late Medieval…

Armour is apparel or jewelry you wear for protection against damage sustained from weapons and attacks in Oblivion. The definition of the "ultimate" armour would depend upon your character class…

Demon's Souls is a PS3 exclusive action-RPG, released in 2009. Its unique and deliberate pace and extreme difficulty have gained it fame amongst RPG gamers, who enjoy this thoughtfully crafted…

"Demon's Souls" was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. During your play throughout the game, certain events shift the world towards a black or white tendency, ultimately leading to a pure black…

Combat and war have been the focus of games through history. Classic games like chess and checkers simplify the conflicts, but modern computer games have the ability to display realistic depictions of…

Swords have been a part of history for as long as humans have been waging war. Though the first swords were very simple, by the medieval times the forging process had evolved, thereby making the sword…

Whether you are making a Roman sword for a reenactment, a theatrical production or to merely add a reminder of history to your collection, you probably want to achieve a good level of historical…

"Beyond Good and Evil" was first released in 2003, and re-released for the Xbox 360 in 2011 as a downloadable Xbox Live Arcade title. You take control of Jade, a photographer, as she uncovers a…

"Fable III" has many ways to customize gameplay, including the color of your character's clothing. While many colors are included, there are also several dyes missing, including the fabled black dye.…

In the 16th century, astronomers began moving away from the view of the cosmos that placed the Earth at the center of the universe and toward a heliocentric view that placed the sun at the center.…

A pommel is the bulbous part of a sword located at the bottom of the handle. The purpose of a pommel is to act as a counterweight to the weight of the blade. Making a pommel requires a specific set of…

The Masahiro sword sharpening kit is an homage to the way of the Samurai. The kit includes two whetstones, a wooden ladle and bucket, two bottles of oil and a nice wooden box. It does not include…

"The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess" is an installment in the Zelda series of video games playable on the Nintendo GameCube and Nintendo Wii. The main character, Link, carries a sword and a…

Togi, the traditional art of polishing a Japanese sword, is a very precise discipline that takes years to master, along with a large number of disposable lesser blades for practice. A genuine…

Many people love collecting swords, but part of having a beautiful sword collection for display means keeping the blades polished. A polished sword will not only be more aesthetically pleasing to look…

A Katana is a specific type of sword with Japanese origins. The handle of a Katana is the part opposite the blade. If you want to calculate the length of your Katana handle you can do so with a…

"Demon's Souls" was released for the PlayStation 3 in 2009. The currency in "Demon's Souls" are souls, rather than money. Souls are earned from defeating any monster --- the harder the monster, the…

The Inquisitor Sword in "Fable III" was an exclusive item available only to players who pre-ordered the game from GameStop. The code was included in the game and players had to enter and redeemed it…

The katana is a single-edged and curved Japanese samurai sword. Japanese warriors also used the sword, usually along with a wakizashi or tanto sword, which is a small weapon made in a similar fashion…

Many collectors are interested in collecting old, hand-crafted or antique swords. This particular type of collectible can actually get quite valuable, especially if you manage to find a sword that…

"Demon's Souls" is a really tough dungeon crawler and you'll need the right skills and weapons to overcome the enemies. The Penetrating Sword is a powerful weapon that can be obtained in the first…

FromSoftware released "Demon's Souls" in 2009. It is an action-adventure, role-playing game that emphasizes hack-and-slash dungeon exploration. In the first dungeon, the Baletarian Palace, you will…

Players can cast two types of spells in "Demon's Souls" for the PS3. "Miracle" spells are derived from white magic and can be used to cast healing and protective spells such as cure and regeneration.…

The Katana sword is a non-usable item found in "Halo 3" made by Bungie Studios. It is part of the larger Katana armor set and can only be unlocked through a combination of online and offline gaming.…

Medieval sword fighting was not the first type of close-quarters combat on a battlefield. However, it is unique in that the medieval era was the first time Western warfare had bred skill with a blade…

Swords are ancient and deadly tools valued as defensive weapons prized as collectors items. Proper sword care along with regular sharpening prevents the sword from breaking. It also ensures that…

The role of married women in the 14th century was generally a submissive one, whatever the social standing of the woman. Whether married to a serf or the wife a nobleman, women were expected to obey…

In the 16th century, a woman's dress usually consisted of two separate parts, the bodice -- referred to at the time as the "body" or as "a pair of bodies" -- and the skirt, known as a "kirtle." In…

Fencing is a European martial art that uses swordsmanship. Starting in the 16th century, fencing began taking a sporting quality rather than a war quality, according to eNotes. At this time, fencing…

An adze, used by the Native American Indians to carve canoes, bowls and totems, is a device designed to remove wood through a carving method. The large blade is straight, gently curved or bowled. The…

The PS2 game "7 Blades" features cheats for gameplay and unlockable advantages. Though certain cheats may require finishing the game, others can be used at any time in the game's Story Mode. Specific…

As early as the 10th century, artisans in Japan concentrated on creating the "perfect sword." The Japanese were the first to realize that proper swordplay was not an exertion of the muscles, but…

The Society for Creative Anachronism, or SCA, was created in 1966 with the purpose of recreating pre-17th-century history. The SCA holds events worldwide in which people display every aspect of…

In the game "Oblivion," available for the Xbox 360, PC and PlayStation 3, Soul Gems are used to power up enchanted weapons once the power of these weapons has run out. Soul Gems have various sizes and…

Cro-Magnon is the nickname for the earliest examples of anatomically modern humans found in Europe. Named for the French cave where they were first discovered, Cro-Magnons briefly shared Europe with…

Regarded as the most important of the samurai swords, the katana, along with the smaller wakizashi and tanto, served as a samurai's primary weapon in battle. If you have a katana of your own that you…

A soul gem is an item in the game "Oblivion," a fantasy role-playing game. You can charge a soul gem with the essence of defeated creatures and use this stored energy to recharge or make magical…

In The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion for the Xbox 360, you can duplicate grand soul gems using a glitch. One of the major side quests in the game requires you to deliver five empty grand soul gems to an…

Determining the date of manufacture of a Dresden lace figurine may satisfy the owner's curiosity. However, having an accurate documented date and maker has significant impact on the valuation of a…

"Ninja Gaiden Sigma" is an action game for the PlayStation 3, in which the player takes control of Ryu Hayabusa, a powerful ninja who must go on a journey to kill his clan leader, Murai. While the…

Followers of "The Elder Scrolls" video game series are familiar with soul gems, mysterious objects found in chests deep in caves or in the secret areas of homes in the vast expanse of the game. The…

Welding steel cable requires a certain technique and skill in order to make it bond to another piece of metal or combine into a mass of metal, which will keep it from unraveling. The first thing to…

Forging chain is the traditional method of constructing chain and is often taught as a basic skill in blacksmithing schools. A decorative, forged chain will take a long time to create, but will offer…

Whether a sword is a medieval broad sword, an ancient samurai sword or a modern blade, without a way to secure it for safe carrying it is not of much use. Many older swords were held on the warrior…

"Halo 3," published by Microsoft for the Xbox 360, features many different armor types to unlock. Armor is used to customize your look in multiplayer and is purely cosmetic, granting no special…

Dueling was a traditional art of sword fighting during the middle ages. Today, the hobby has transformed into fencing, in which two participants take part in a mock-duel. The aim here is…

The Master Sword in "The Legend of Zelda" game series is the weapon Link wields against the forces of Ganon. As of November 2010, the sword appears in five games in the series, sometimes as the most…

Flagship and Nintendo collaborated on "The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap," a role-playing game released in 2004 on the Game Boy Advance. Taking on the form of Link, you must navigate through various…

Claymore swords are pieces of weaponry that were primarily used by Highlanders in Scotland in the Middle Ages as well as the Early Modern period. Claymores are large weapons that were crafted for both…

Germans were masters at swordplay, and after the medieval era, swords became longer and heavier. The styles of swordplay were changed from slashing to thrusting. The spatha was the first long sword of…

The Claymore was a sword that was popular in Scotland during the 15th and 16th centuries, especially in the Scottish Highlands. From the Gaelic Claidheamah mor for "great sword," this large two-handed…

In 1987, Nintendo released "The Legend of Zelda," a groundbreaking adventure game for the NES. It was wildly successful and went on to spawn numerous sequels on multiple platforms. In "The Legend of…

"The Legend of Zelda: Four Swords" was released for Nintendo Game Cube in June 2004 and has a brand new feature in the long line of "Zelda" games: the ability to split Link, the main character, into…

Japanese swords are great works of art which are sought-after collectibles. The traditional swords are individually made, each blade is different. Sword-smiths typically signed their swords, but the…

Swords were once considered the weapon of choice hundreds of years ago, though now these weapons have been replaced by firearms. Today, replica swords are a popular collecting and decorative item,…

Designing your own sword, whether for free training or for live-action role playing, is a rewarding experience that allows you to express yourself and customize a sword to your own dimensions and…

To create a sword balloon, fill up a balloon, leaving a three or 4-inch tail. Use an apple twist or tulip twist to create a sword-shaped balloon with help from an experienced magician and balloon…

"Maple Story," which is a free massively multiplayer online role-playing game, has a number of quests available for gamers that are playing the game. One quest is obtaining the Undine's Cloth and the…

In Level-5's 2001 Playstation 2 action-RPG Dark Cloud, you take on the role of Toan, a young boy from a small village charged with rebuilding a shattered world. Empowered by the Fairy King to recover…

Though swords are no longer widely used in warfare, they remain a popular weapon among practitioners of both Eastern and Western martial arts, as well as a cherished item to collectors. Whether…

While sword fighting is often depicted as a fast-moving, action-packed competition in movies and on television, most people today do not have an opportunity to learn it. Despite this, game enthusiasts…

For those who find military history irresistible, the collection of military guns and swords provides both personal enjoyment and sometimes profit. Whether the weapon selected involves an antique…

Beautifully refurbished swords are treasures, but refurbishing steel swords is a very challenging task, best accomplished by professionals. You need to take care not to damage antique swords, which…

For centuries, the sword has served not only as a weapon of war, but has also endured in world cultures as a symbol of honor and valor. This is especially true in the German tradition of swords and…

Historically, Rome was the seat of one of the greatest political forces the western world has ever seen. This is one of the many reasons Rome is such a popular source for "sword games" of all types.…

Sword fighting has been practiced for centuries. Nowadays though, you are more likely to see sword fighting practiced as a sport or a hobby rather than as a means of self-defense. There are many…

Edged weapons are usually used in combat, duels or in self defense. Many different swords and daggers were used on ancient battlefields and have their root in ancient martial arts histories. Some…

In "True Crime: New York City," which was released for the PlayStation 2, Xbox, GameCube, and PC, the main character Marcus Reed must take down his father's criminal empire. Upon reaching his goal,…

A sword is a necessary component when impersonating the likes of Captain Hook, King Arthur Jack Sparrow and a range of other memorable imaginary characters. However, purchasing a real sword is…

In the 21st century, military swords may have lost their practicality as common weapons but are still symbolic of the military or service position of the wearer. Sizing a military sword is a simple…

The Master Sword (also known as the Sword of Evil's Bane) is the most powerful weapon in the Zelda universe. In "Legend of Zelda: Wind Waker," the evil sorcerer Ganon deactivated the Master Sword's…

The fern is an ancient plant that is a remnant from early vascular plants. There are over 10,000 species of ferns today. One of these is the western sword fern, a popular and well-known species that…

The machete weapon in Medal of Honor: Rising Son allows you to make easy kills from close-range, as well as quickly navigate through the jungle--to find shortcuts through levels. The machete can only…

The ability to charge Link's sword and unleash a powerful spin attack has become a staple of games in "The Legend of Zelda" series. Nearly all "The Legend of Zelda" games have this feature. In most…

The katana is the primary weapon used in Iaido, the ancient Japanese art of swordsmanship. Many students of this martial art use a wooden sword, or "bokken," for training purposes, but a highly…

The Master Sword is a staple in "Zelda" lore. Link must find this mystical weapon in nearly every "Zelda" series game, as its power to repel evil is often necessary to defeat Ganon, Link's…

The energy sword in Fable 2 is a weapon from the Halo gaming world, which has crossed over into Fable as a bonus item requiring a downloaded add-on. The add-on is free with Fable 2 Collector's…

Bleach is an anime and manga series created by Tite Kubo, with a large fan base in Japan and North America. The anime features several characters who are known as "soul reapers." Each soul reaper has…

Nintendo's 2005 Game Boy Advance video game, The Legend of Zelda: The Minish Cap, has protagonist Link embarking on a quest once again to save the Princess Zelda. However, this time she has been…

The "Master Sword" is a mythological weapon from the "Legend of Zelda" games. It is the ultimate sword for the protagonist Link which can easily fell his enemies, and defeat Ganon to foil his evil…

Bettas are prized for their lustrous beauty, their hardiness, and their ability to thrive in small tanks. They're easy to keep and pretty to look at, but it's still an important responsibility to care…

"Afterworld" is a scenario included in "Civilization IV: Beyond the Sword" that effectively changes the original game, which focuses on diplomacy, empire-building and research, into an isometric…

Game Boy Color's "The Legend of Zelda: Oracle of Ages" video game features an optional quest where Link must trade 12 different items in order to receive a weapon called the Noble Sword. To do this,…

The Celestial Sword quest is one of three possible quests in Darkstone to find the Crystal of Nobility. (The others are the Poison Vats quest and the Horgan's Amulet quest.) The Crystal of Nobility is…

Those who journey through the land of Cyrodiil in "Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion" for the PlayStation 3 can choose to battle using brute force, quick attacks or magic. Players who wield magic can extend…

A cutlass is a sword that has come to be associated with the sea. These swords are not only deadly but also practical. Cutlasses are no longer used as weapons but are still used symbolically and are…

"Blade & Sword" is an action role-playing game (RPG) for Windows computers, released in 2003. The game is set in China in the year 1044 BC. Players choose from three different characters, each of…

Recreation combat is a significant part of events held by the Society for Creative Anachronism (SCA). Sword combat is particularly commonplace. Four major sword techniques are present in the form of…

The right katana for Iaido or Kenjutsu practice can have a tremendous impact on the development and growth of a sword artist. While the online marketplace seems increasingly saturated with swords of a…

Before the invention of firearms, armies used to do battle with swords. The condition of the sword was very important because a sword in good condition meant you were less likely to be killed.…

In Tarot, the Ace of Swords embodies a fiery and clean intelligence and a clarity that cuts through all confusion or incompetence. When it appears in a reading, it often signifies a powerful force…

As a sword collector, you likely put a lot of time and money into your investment and want to keep it for a long time. Whether you display your katana in your home or office or you keep it tucked…

Perhaps the finest porcelain in history was produced in the factories of Dresden and nearby Meissen, Germany, from the early 18th century until World War II, when Allied carpet bombing destroyed the…

Cold forging refers to the process of forging metal into desired shapes and hardness while at room temperature. Cold forging is the opposite of hot forging, which is done when metal is heated to a…

Sword canes may look like typical walking canes, but they're actually secret weapons. From small daggers to full length swords, the sword cane uses the cane's handle for the hilt, and hides the blade…

Sharpening your own blades can be an exciting and rewarding activity for any sword collector, and even though there's no need to keep a blade ready for battle these days, a sharpened sword is just…

The swords used by the U.S. Marine Corps Non-Commissioned Officers (NCO) are a distinctive accessory seen on Marines in dress uniform. It is not just an out-dated prop. The sword has been in service…

Lovers of the Renaissance enjoy collecting swords. They look for swords at renaissance fairs, and craft shows. These swords are usually pricey, and often not anything special. Although it can be…

The art form of decorating weapons has been around since the creation of weapons. Sword etching has been done in multiple cultures around the world at different times. Many different techniques used…

Medieval swords are the stuff of which legends are made. Excalibur, Durendal and the legendary Caladbolg of Fergus Mac Roigh have all earned their place in myth as magical medieval swords. While many…

Sometime in the last millennia before the common era (BCE), humans began using iron ore instead of bronze to make weapons. With the change in technology came advances in warfare and a shift of…

Lovers of all things fantasy know that swordplay is portrayed in books, movies and television as both exhilarating and adventurous. For those of us looking to bring a slice of adventure to our own…

Owning a sword brings about a sense of connection with the past in the hearts of many sword collectors. Whether the sword is a replica or has historical significance, proper sword care and sharpening…

The Roman Republic, and later its Empire, was forged at the point of the sword. The Romans, however, were not always successful in their early attempts at war. The Roman sword is the result of…

Pirates once roamed the seven seas, looting and pillaging. They were infamous for taking merchant ships on the high seas. Films and television have portrayed these clashes as wide-ranging duels fought…

The PC role-playing game "Baldur's Gate" has a host of special weapons your party of adventurers can find. The Vampire's Sword is a secret item that can only be found by acquiring ancient relics and…

Learn how to create a sword balloon in this free party planning video.

So you just purchased a really cool sword from either a sword shop or some place on the Internet. You get it home or in the mail and realize it is kind of plain and you want to spruce it up a bit and…

The art of using a sword and shield effectively is one that emanates from medieval times when they were a necessary part of life. These days you will not see many people using a sword and a shield…

Swords and sword fighting have always been an intriguing aspect of our past. For some, there is nothing more enjoyable than to kick back and enjoy a swashbuckling adventure on television involving…

In the collectible world of swords, there are two divisions: functional swords and decorative swords. The functional sword is a battle-ready carbon steel sword. Often, metal workers hand forge…

Combat in RuneScape is more than just clicking on an opponent and choosing "attack." The methods you use to engage in combat with an adversary can give you increases in your levels in various combat…

People use swords for a variety of purposes. Traditionally, swords were predominantly for fighting. Today, swords are still for fighting, but sometimes they are collected for decorations. Either way,…

Many aspects of RuneScape involve fighting people and creatures to get money, gain experience and complete quests. Attacking in RuneScape is one of the most basic tasks of the game, but before you…

Swords have been around for thousands of years. The Samurai, an elite group of Japanese warriors used the katana sword swiftly and efficiently. With the advance of firearms, swords seemed to slip away…

One popular game is "truth or dare" where you must reveal something about yourself or take the dare. Peer pressure can certainly mount the minute someone "dares" you to do something and all eyes are…

The best way to memorize the meanings of Tarot cards is to interact with them. This is especially important with the minor arcana cards as they're not as distinctive as the major arcana. It helps to…

Sharpening sword blades should only be done on newer swords or blunt swords that previously did not have an edge. You'll need patience when doing sword sharpening. Before sharpening a particular sword…

Polishing swords is not for amateurs. There are schools created just for individuals to learn this craft. However polishing a sword can be expensive so you want to know that the person you plan to use…

One of the most important elements of owning a knife is knowing how to take care of it, and that means keeping it clean. Knives have various uses, and some are more high maintenance than others.…