Inspired by the recently arrived newest additions to my weapons collection, I thought I’d dish a little bit about Calimacil’s Tarkasis Saber. Sabre. Whatever.

First, the basics. The Tarkasis is a short sword a bit more straight-bladed than your average saber, resembling almost a slim machete. measuring a compact 32″ from pommel to tip, this straight saber should be any forresters weapon of choice. Its no-frills hilt and blade make it optimal for use in wooded or close-quarters conditions, while the elegant tooling and Elvish designs make it a work of art any warrior should feel proud to carry into battle.

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What pops into your head when you imagine a LARP? A Renaissance Fair? The Battle of Forsyth? Civil War Reenactment? While your average LARP generally falls somewhere between the first two — and most people refuse to admit to themselves that Historical Reenactment = Live Action Role-Playing –  let’s focus on that second one for a bit. Events like the Battle of Forsyth that focus purely on combat are part of a type of LARPing known as War Games.

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It’s five days since my second Knight Realms event as I sit writing this post, and I’m kicking myself that I didn’t immediately fling myself in front of the computer upon returning home on Sunday. I remember the drive back to Jersey, gleefully reviewing what I would say, the shout-outs to players, the recap of event highlights — all now lost to the  shower and ensuing coma we’re all familiar with in the LARP post-game.
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Wow.

That’s all I can say about my first Knight Realms event. I wish I had the space on this blog to delve into details about the location (stunning) the people (mind-bogglingly dedicated), and the game itself (the ultimate RP fix). But I don’t. So instead, I’ll just give a quick recap of my own experience.
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As a fan of swords, we just received the information about a new documentary that is dedicated to the object of our passion: swords.

In the trailer you will notice Kit Rae, one of the most respectable sword designers we know, and many other great sword specialist. The movie is available online only.

Anyone had the chance to see it?