Patreon

Helping the historical arms and armour community is a passion of mine, with this website growing over the years to reflect this. I’m proud that it now hosts many important resources for beginners and veterans alike. Sadly, the hosting costs, the writing and researching of articles, the source-buying and the illustration-making all require a lot of time and money, which, as a disabled person, can be hard to come by, so I recently established a Patreon to help out. Please consider adding your support as it really makes a difference.

What is Patreon?

Patreon is a popular platform that connects creators with their audience and funds non-traditional projects like this website. Members can access different perks and rewards, depending upon the tier they choose, playing a vital role in supporting communities that are otherwise overlooked.

By adding your support to my Patreon you will get access to a growing archive of articles (listed below), in-depth resources and advice, personal help with identifications and restorations, and, as I’m slowly liquidating my collection, early access to new sales. From now on, I will only be writing articles for Patreon and I’m proud to say that many in the archive are unique on the internet.

Currently in the archive:

  • More About the Katar: Regional Variations and Decorative Styles

  • An Interview with Abdullatif Alnakkas

  • George Cameron Stone: A Legacy in Arms and Armour

  • The Ankus and the War Elephant

  • The Firangi: a Sword Forged in Empires

  • An Interview with Geoffrey Mansfield

  • Case Study: Cleaning an Antique Jambiya

  • An Unusual Royal Navy Midshipman’s 1846 Pattern Sword

  • The Historical Italian Coltello da Caccia Dagger

  • An Interview with James Elstob

  • Case Study: Cleaning an Antique Indian Sword

  • The Bosun’s Cosh: Hitting with Style in the Royal Navy

  • An Interview with Jeff Andre

  • The Horseman’s Knife

  • The 1908 Pattern and the 1912 Pattern Swords: The Best Cavalry Swords Ever Made?

  • Joseph Rodgers: The Best Fighting and Hunting Knives

  • Colt 1851 Navy Revolvers and British Service

  • The Infamous 1796 Pattern Light Cavalry Sabre

  • An Interview with Tyrone Johnston

  • Book Review: The Arms of Greece by Robert Elgood

  • Arnachellum and the Mysterious Anglo-Indian Dagger Makers

  • An Interview with Mark Cloke

  • The Swords of Fifers, Buglers and Drummers

  • Book Review: Swords of the British Army by Brian Robson

  • An Interview with Karter Arms

  • British Weapons in the American Civil War

  • An Interview with Michael G. Czerny

  • Case Study: Preparing and Etching a Shamshir Blade

  • The Historical Use of Swords by the British Police

  • The Gambler’s Dagger

  • How to Research Owners of Wilkinson's Swords and add Value to Your Sword

  • Case Study: Cleaning an Antique Silver Tulwar Hilt

  • Case Study: Cleaning an Antique Persian Axe

  • Antique Sword Collecting for Beginners: Tips and Secrets

  • List of German Makers of Italian 19th Century Swords.

  • The Italian 1860 Model Sabre

  • Repairing Antique Sword Handles

  • How to Restore and Clean Blued Blades

  • Pattern-Welded Blades

  • The Importance of Hart’s Army Lists

  • Identifying African Swords

  • How to Etch Wootz Steel

  • Identifying Indian Daggers

If I have helped you in some way, or you’d like to gain the perks on offer, please consider signing up and adding your support. You can help out from as little as £1 (or $1) and can cancel your support at any time.

Thank you very much for your consideration and for visiting fordemilitaryantiques.com.

Matthew Forde