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Welcome to By The Sword, Inc. for all your Medieval, Renaissance, Clothing, Swords, Leather, Armor, Collectibles, Costumes and Gifts.

05/14/2026

𝗕𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗙𝗶𝗿𝘀𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝗦𝗲𝗲 𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗔𝗿𝗿𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗡𝗲𝘅𝘁

Some pieces don’t stay available for long.

Limited runs. Handcrafted items. Rare finds.

If you want first access to new arrivals, you need to be ahead of everyone else.

When you join our newsletter, you get:

• Early access to new inventory
• Updates on rare and limited pieces
• First look at new collections before they’re gone

Serious collectors don’t wait.

They get notified first.

05/11/2026

What kind of collector are you?

Every collection has a different story behind it.

Which one fits you best?

⚔️ The Historian – Focused on accuracy and period-correct pieces
🛡 The Reenactor – Built for the field, not just display
⛓ The Craftsman – Appreciates the details, materials, and construction
🔥 The Showpiece Builder – Creates displays that command attention
🏹 The Explorer – Mixes eras, styles, and unique finds

Drop your answer below 👇

05/09/2026

Take control of your orders and stay ahead.
When you create an account, you get:

⚔️See order notes and updates
🛡 Visibility on shipments, backorders, and ETAs
⛓ Early notifications on new arrivals and restocks

The best pieces don’t stay available for long.
Make sure you’re the first to know.

05/07/2026

𝗠𝗼𝘀𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀𝗻’𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗮𝘁𝘁𝗹𝗲.

It happens in storage.

What ruins gear over time:

⚠️ Moisture on untreated steel
⚠️ Dry, cracked leather straps
⚠️ Improper storage and support
⚠️ Lack of regular maintenance

These are small mistakes.

But they lead to permanent damage.

If you value your collection, take care of it like it matters.

05/04/2026

Display Ideas: Turning Your Collection Into a Showpiece

A great collection deserves more than storage.

It deserves to be seen.

The difference between a setup and a showpiece comes down to presentation:

• Layer your pieces – Combine armor, weapons, and textiles for depth
• Use proper mounts – Let each piece sit naturally and securely
• Add lighting – Highlight steel, texture, and detail
• Create balance – Avoid clutter by spacing pieces with intention
• Build around a centerpiece – Let one item command attention

When done right, your display doesn’t just hold items.

It tells a story.

05/02/2026

𝗬𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗮𝗿𝗺𝗼𝗿 𝘄𝗼𝗻’𝘁 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝘁𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗶𝘁𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗳.

Time, moisture, and neglect can do more damage than any battle ever could.

If you want your pieces to last:

🛡 Keep it dry
🛡 Store it with proper support
🛡 Maintain the steel
🛡 Care for the leather

Because real collectors don’t just own armor.

They preserve it.

04/30/2026

𝗕𝗲𝗳𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝘃𝘀 𝗔𝗳𝘁𝗲𝗿

Before:
A sword on the wall

After:
A full medieval presence

Armor. Helm. Chainmail. Display.

That’s when it stops being decoration…

And starts becoming a collection.

04/27/2026

𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗰𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿.
Chainmail isn’t rigid armor.
It’s controlled flexibility.

It bends, shifts, and responds with movement, while still providing a layer of defense that has stood the test of time.

That’s why it was trusted for centuries:

⛓ Moves naturally in combat
🛡 Spreads impact instead of absorbing it in one spot
⚔️ Balances protection with mobility

It’s not just how it looks.
It’s how it performs.

04/25/2026

Anyone can hold a sword. Not everyone can handle one.

Real control comes down to three things:

⚔️ Balance – If it feels off, it is
✋ Grip – Too tight, you lose control. Too loose, you lose the blade
🌀 Movement – Precision beats power every time

The difference between display and mastery…

Is how you use it.

04/23/2026

𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗻 𝗯𝘆 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗹𝗲𝗴𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗲𝗱 𝗵𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆.

The Lorica Squamata was more than armor. It was a symbol of Roman discipline, strength, and strategy.

Rows of brass scales, carefully assembled, created a balance of protection and movement that allowed soldiers to fight, march, and endure.

You’re not just looking at craftsmanship.

You’re looking at centuries of battlefield evolution.

For collectors and reenactors, this is more than a display piece.

It’s a connection to the Roman Empire itself.

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