Contemporary Designs for Historical Martial Arts
05/17/2026
Our imaginary Qeyifchi Pasha, the master of leisure, reminds us that history was not all violent but people took every opportunity they could to rest and rejuvenate. Wishing everyone joy and peace from Qara Blades & Arts!
04/20/2026
Qara Bey set up tent at the and had a full display of Qara designs. Amazing time educating, learning, and exchanging ideas. Thanks to organization, had a chance to fence for a bit and played a brigand in a montante demo. Can’t wait for 2027!
A Historical European Martial Arts athlete and a medalist in multiple sword cutting competitions Kyle Peltier reviewed Qara Arming Sword. Designed by Qara Blades & Arts, made by Join Or Die Knives.
The first part of this review is about the how Qara Arming Sword feels and looks. In the second part, you will see Kyle delivering some excellent cuts to well-soaked tatami mats and his take on the blade performance.
Current Qara Arming Sword orders in collaboration with Join Or Die Knives has two-months wait time.
For more details on Qara Arming Sword visit qarabladesandarts.com.
A Historical European Martial Arts athlete and a medalist in multiple sword cutting competitions Kyle Peltier reviewed Qara Arming Sword. Designed by Qara Blades & Arts, made by Join Or Die Knives.
To watch the full review, visit Qara Blades & Arts.
Current Qara Arming Sword orders in collaboration with Join Or Die Knives has two months wait time.
For more details on Qara Arming Sword visit qarabladesandarts.com.
A Historical European Martial Arts athlete and a medalist in multiple longsword cutting competitions, Kyle Peltier reviewed Qara Longsword.
The first part of this review is about the sword feel and build. In the second part, you will witness some excellent cuts delivered by Kyle, and hear from him how Qara Longsword responded to his moves.
Current Qara Longsword orders in collaboration with Winburn Steel has one-year wait time.
For more details on Qara Longsword visit qarabladesandarts.com.
Qara Bey enjoys longsword fencing very much; but, did you know that he LOVES fencing with his arming sword and buckler?
Qara Bey had an excellent time at Queen's Gambit organized by Swordwind Historical Swordsmanship, amazing organization with excellent fencers and sword arts community.
Qara Bey attended the Revolution Rumble 2025 organized by Bucks Historical Longsword and had an amazing time.
Here is a compilation of some of the point he scored during his matches. Great organization and awesome fencers!
In this video, watch Qara Arming Sword slice through air and a heavy tatami mat while Qara Bey discusses the feel and balance of Qara Arming Sword.
Please enjoy listening to how our design functions in the hands of a martial arts practitioner!
Qara Blades & Arts™ collaborates with Join Or Die Knives for the custom orders. The production period for each custom order is about two (2) months.
To view and order Qara Arming Sword visit qarabladesandarts.com.
For questions, email Qara Bey at [email protected].
In this video, Qara Bey discusses the beveling of Qara Arming Sword and literally demonstrates its cutting edge performance.
Qara Blades & Arts™ collaborates with Join Or Die Knivesordieknives for the custom orders. Jack Bauer honed the beveling and the edge on Qara Arming Sword.
The production period for each custom order is about two (2) months. To view and order Qara Arming Sword visit qarabladesandarts.com.
For questions, email Qara Bey at [email protected].
06/06/2025
Custom orders for Qara Longsword are now available!
We continue collaborating with Winburn Steelnburnsteel for custom Qara Longsword orders. The current wait and production period is twelve (12) months.
Qara Longsword is designed by Qara Blades & Arts™ to optimize your cut & thrust practices in historical sword arts. Its design and functional properties were inspired by the late medieval Oakeshott Type XXa and Turkish kilij properties.
Visit qarabladesandarts.com for more details about Qara Longsword and custom order.
05/23/2025
Qara Blades & Arts™ wishes you a happy long weekend! We wanted to share the beautiful sight of our design collection: Qara Trinity!
The pre-order period for the Qara Longsword in collaboration with Winburn Steel ends on June 1, 2025. Do not miss this opportunity with a special price for Qara Longsword!
For Qara Arming Sword and Qara Messer custom orders, we are collaborating with Join Or Die Knives.
To view all of our designs, visit qarabladesandarts.com.