Erik Steelcrafts

The 14th century in Germany was a time of profound upheaval, as the Black Death ravaged the population, leaving deep scars on society and fracturing the once-stable social structures. In the...

From Britannia to Babylonia, the Roman Empire stretched vast and powerful. Its armies, arguably the most formidable of all time, were the driving force behind this immense conquest. The Roman...

This impressive Krieg-Messer, or "War-Knife," is akin to those of medieval Germany. The blade is handcrafted from high carbon steel, with a three-quarter fuller. The hilt includes a traditional...

In medieval Europe, the medieval sword epitomized chivalric valor and martial prowess. Crafted during an era when honor reigned supreme and the clash of steel defined the battlefield, these weapons...

The Normans were a fierce and ambitious people, descended from Viking raiders who carved out a realm in northern France—what would become Normandy. Born from the crucible of war and seafaring...

The Knights Templar, an elite order of holy warriors founded during the Crusades, rose to prominence as protectors of pilgrims and guardians of sacred sites in the Holy Land. Known for their martial...

This Viking Age sword, classified as a “Type S” by archaeologist Jan Petersen, harks back to the 10th century—a period often referred to as the Viking heyday. Though Petersen...

This Viking Age sword, classified as a “Type H” by archaeologist Jan Petersen, harks back to the 9th century—a period often referred to as the Viking heyday. Though Petersen...

The early 14th century was a time of shifting power and growing tensions across Europe. As the medieval world saw the rise of chivalric orders and feudal knights, the battlefield became a proving...