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Lukáš Špulák was born in 1982 in Broumov. He´s married and has one son. He lives in Prague, Pilsen and Broumov. He studied landscaping and ecology. Since 2009, he has been working on shoe production. He supplies various movie productions and music…

Rudolf Krutský

Brands and Makers

Skilful hands of a metal worker - replicas of old weapons are made near Kadaň!

Pavel Leier

Brands and Makers

It is an honour for us to introduce Mr. Pavel Leier - a manufacturer of replicas of historical bladed weapons. He has been delivering to our internet store since 2004. He specializes in the manufacture of bladed weapons such as swords, daggers,…

Historical Fencing and the Art of Sword Duels

Weapons

The art of fencing has been very well-known to mankind ever since the ancient times. The main purpose of it was self-defence and fighting. Over time, however, swordsmanship developed due to technological progress into various techniques, dominated…

Famous Swords from Games and Films

Weapons

Adventure, fearless warriors, the world full of magic, supernatural phenomena and mythical monsters. These are the reasons why fantasy has been so hugely popular as a genre and why it has attracted so many fans. Every year, the Czech Republic hosts…

Legendary Swords Shrouded in Myths

Weapons

The most famous and common cold weapon used throughout history, an effective tool for killing, and indispensable part of the image of every hero – a sword. As a symbol of bravery, war as well as social status, swords were used to decide important…

Kovex Ars

Brands and Makers

The company KOVEX ARS s.r.o. was founded by members of the historical fencing theatres "Fictum" and "Equites". This manufacturer specializes in the production of replicas of historical bladed weapons, plate armor and film and theater props on a…

Knife – Man’s Best Friend

Knives

Everybody knows what a knife is. It is the most universal and the most used instrument of all times. Knives have been human companions since the very beginning of human history and, over time, they have evolved significantly. As of today, there are…

Sword, the Most Valuable Viking Weapon

Interesting facts of the past

People commonly associate the Vikings with violent savages raiding more civilized nations around them. Only a few people know that the Vikings were also established traders and craftsmen. The skills of some Viking blacksmiths were so extraordinary…

The Greatest Fun in the Middle Ages? Knights on Horses with Lances

Interesting facts of the past

Whenever knightly tournaments are mentioned, a festive clash of horse riders marching against each other will surely come to everyone’s mind, just like in fairy tales. However, merry flags, proud knights, jugglers and noble ladies were but a…

Templars

Interesting facts of the past

Only a few orders have raised such enormous interest and intense emotions as the Order of the Templars. Both loved and hated, the Knights Templar had a gold poach in one hand and a sword blessed by the God of Christianity, in another. The primary…

Vikings: How Historically Accurate is the Series?

Interesting facts of the past

Confident and violent warriors with axes and shields who raided wide areas of Europe. They fought like one nation. So are the Vikings portrayed in the popular series from Canadian-Irish co-production. “Vikings“ (2013) has fans all around the globe.…

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