fist buckler Viking zwaarden Ash wood was widely used

Ash wood was widely used in history to make crockery or spear shafts

A Japanese artificial whetstone for fine grinding

Helmets of this type were used throughout Europe from the second half of the 14th century to the first half of the 15th century

This Roman buckle is based on 3rd century originals

fist buckler Viking zwaarden Ash wood was widely usedA buckler was a small shield held in the fist during hand to hand combat. It was a popular form of protection among infantrymen from the 12th to the 17th century and could be wielded in either hand. Despite its small size, it was effective at deflecting blows. This buckler is classified, according to Herbert Schmidt, as a Type IA: it has a round shape with straight edges. The buckler is made of 2 mm thick steel, has a diameter of 16. 5 cm, and weighs