The Guild of the Sword primarily deals with the art and development of combat and defence. It investigates the origins, development and methods of combat, the types and use of arms and weapons and finally the practical teaching of method and display used for re-enactment.

Arms and Weapons

   Manufacture of small arms and all forms of protective Armour

   Large scale weapons and siege machines

   Archery and other ballistic weapons, including gunpowder firearms

   Historical reference of usage of weapons in re-enactment

Combat

   Combat simulation and method, including safety

   Tactics, technique, drills and movement

   Combat on foot or mounted, defensive structure and advantage

   Siege warfare and counter siege defence

   Naval warfare

   Historical warfare studies

Chivalry

   Origins and rules

Care and maintenance of equipment