Reclaiming the Blade

Published on 8 September 2021 at 22:53
Sword, Swordsman, Lord of the Rings, Movies, Sword Fight, Duel, Fencing, Blade, Metal, Warlord, Fight

The truth of the sword has been shrouded in antiquity, and the Renaissance martial arts that brought it to being are long forgotten.

This documentary delivers unique insights into both historical combat and theatrical swordplay. The truth of the sword has been shrouded in antiquity, and the Renaissance martial arts that brought it to being are long forgotten. Featuring interviews from Hollywood fight choreographers and world-renowned historians.


Excellent documentary! Provides a good look into the revival of Western Martial Arts as well as the blade's use in movies.

Goes across the spectrum on this topic, from reenactment to hard on revival of self-defense use of the blade. 

Narrated by John Rhys-Davis.

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