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Helping the historical arms and armour community is a passion of mine, with this website growing over the years to reflect this. I’m proud that it now hosts many important resources for beginners and veterans alike. The hosting costs, the writing and researching of articles, the source-buying and the illustration-making all require a lot of effort, though, so I recently established a Patreon page to help out. Please consider adding your support as it really makes a difference.
What is Patreon?
Patreon is a platform that connects creators with their audience and funds projects like this website. Members can access different perks and rewards, depending upon the tier they choose, playing a vital role in supporting communities that are otherwise overlooked.
By adding your support to my Patreon you will get access to a growing archive of articles, in-depth advice, personal help with identifications and restorations, and, as I’m slowly liquidating my collection, early access to any new sales. From now on, I will only be writing articles for Patreon, and I’m proud to say that many in the archive are already unique on the internet.
Currently in the archive are 57 articles:
An Interview with Jorge Caravana
Book Review: The Gods of War by Donald J. LaRocca
An Interview with Peter G
A Victorian Hussar's Kit: Which Items were Essential?
Genuine or Forgery? A Collector's Guide to Chinese Swords by Andy Johnston
Case Study: Adding Value to an Antique Tulwar
An Interview with Birdy Damasceno
Italian Gun-Swords: Colombo and Micheloni
The 1803 Pattern Sabre: The Best Sword Ever?
Case Study: Restoration of an Antique Jezail
The 1803 Pattern Sabre: The Best Sword Ever?
Case Study: Restoration of an Antique Jezail
Exploring the Swords of Master and Commander
The Sword Patterns of the Honourable Artillery Company (Part Two)
The Sword Patterns of the Honourable Artillery Company (Part One)
More About the Katar: Regional Variations and Decorative Styles
An Interview with Abdullatif Alnakkas
George Cameron Stone: A Legacy in Arms and Armour
The Ankus and the War Elephant
The Firangi: a Sword Forged in Empires
An Interview with Geoffrey Mansfield
Case Study: Cleaning an Antique Jambiya
An Unusual Royal Navy Midshipman’s 1846 Pattern Sword
The Historical Italian Coltello da Caccia Dagger
An Interview with James Elstob
Case Study: Cleaning an Antique Indian Sword
The Bosun’s Cosh: Hitting with Style in the Royal Navy
An Interview with Jeff Andre
The Horseman’s Knife
The 1908 Pattern and the 1912 Pattern Swords: The Best Cavalry Swords Ever Made?
Joseph Rodgers: The Best Fighting and Hunting Knives
Colt 1851 Navy Revolvers and British Service
The Infamous 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre
An Interview with Tyrone Johnston
Book Review: The Arms of Greece by Robert Elgood
Arnachellum and the Mysterious Anglo-Indian Dagger Makers
An Interview with Mark Cloke
The Swords of Fifers, Buglers and Drummers
Book Review: Swords of the British Army by Brian Robson
An Interview with Karter Arms
British Weapons in the American Civil War
An Interview with Michael G. Czerny
Case Study: Preparing and Etching a Shamshir Blade
The Historical Use of Swords by the British Police
The Gambler’s Dagger
How to Research Owners of Wilkinson's Swords and add Value to Your Sword
Case Study: Cleaning an Antique Silver Tulwar Hilt
Case Study: Cleaning an Antique Persian Axe
Antique Sword Collecting for Beginners: Tips and Secrets
List of German Makers of Italian 19th Century Swords.
The Italian 1860 Model Sabre
Repairing Antique Sword Handles
How to Restore and Clean Blued Blades
Pattern-Welded Blades
The Importance of Hart’s Army Lists
Identifying African Swords
How to Etch Wootz Steel
Identifying Indian Daggers
If I have helped you in some way, or you’d like to gain the perks on offer, please consider signing up and adding your support. You can help out from as little as £1 (or $1) and can cancel your support at any time.
Thank you very much for your consideration and for visiting fordemilitaryantiques.com.
Matthew Forde