Following in the wake of such successful Oakeshott Institute crafting classes as ‘Blacksmithing 101’ and ‘Make your own parrying dagger’, we are happy to announce our ‘Make your own singlestick’ class. A stout hickory stick mounted with a leather basket hilt has been use as a singlestick for sword training and tests of skill since … Continue Reading
Here are some of the new 3D sword models in our catalog. Our newest addition, a Northern European Bronze Age sword. Two 1796 Light Calvary Sabers, one of which may have been at Waterloo. An ancient bronze mace head with ridged detail, light and fast this would have been a handy weapon. This brings our … Continue Reading
Build your own training dagger in this one day skills building workshop. The Renaissance art of Rapier and Dagger combat is still practiced today and if you would like to create your own dagger this is the class for you! The Oakeshott Institute will lead you through the finishing of your hilt and assemble of … Continue Reading
Blacksmithing 101 Here are some pictures from a recent intro to blacksmithing class we hosted. The participants learned about some of the basic skills of working steel hot and cold and some techniques for finishing. Giving folks their first taste of hitting hot steel with a hammer is always fun for everyone. Many got to … Continue Reading
15th C. Longsword Model We now have 12 models published in our Historical Sword Documentation Project (HSDP). The Oakeshott Institute continues our work to share these pieces. Several more models are underway and research continues as we document our collection. Look for more information coming that will provide context and more details. Keep watch as … Continue Reading
Support The Oakeshott Institute with a pint or two! Raise a glass and support the great programing of The Oakeshott Institute at this unique fundraising event! On Feb 21st, from 6-9 pm, our good friends at NorthGate Brewing will be donating a portion of their sales to reinforce our efforts and work. Support The Oakeshott Institutes … Continue Reading
Admit it, you’ve always thought of yourself as a swashbuckler. All you lack is an authentic 14th century shield, called a buckler, to get your swash on! The Oakeshott Institute is here to help! We are happy to announce our first adult smithing event of the year. Come and fulfill the dream. We will provide … Continue Reading
The Oakeshott Institute is excited to announce the next step in our Historical Sword Documentation Project. Our 3D Modeling Project Our mission to collect and disseminate information on artifacts progresses into the realm of 3d modeling. Starting with the items in our care we will catalog these pieces and provide contextual materials. This will allow … Continue Reading
Please join us, October 21st, for our 2nd Annual Pre-Halloween Masquerade Ball to benefit the Oakeshott Institute! The event will be held at the Oakshott Institute headquarters, a 19th century former church building in the Como neighborhood of Minneapolis. The evening will feature live traditional and folk music, a costume ball, cash bar, limited appetizers, … Continue Reading
Drink for a Cause Night at NorthGate Brewing! Love beer? Love Swords? Then raise a glass and support the great programing of The Oakeshott Institute! On JUNE 7th, from 6-9 pm, our good friends at NorthGate Brewing will be donating a portion of their sales to reinforce our efforts and work. Our Adventures in Cold Steel, … Continue Reading