2/5 Disappointing
  by A. Rappoport (Berkeley, CA USA)
This is like a history channel documentary, with deep narration trying for "reclaiming" drama. Some of it was interesting and I liked seeing all the different researchers and re-creators playing with swords, which they were very insistent on calling 'European Martial Arts' -- I guess in contrast to Asian martial arts. I try to avoid cultural stereotypes in any case.

But my husband pointed out that in saying that The Blade was lost, they totally ignored all the cavalry sabers and rifle bayonets. I was also a bit miffed that this documentary didn't give enough credit to the SCA people who did a ton of original source research back in the early 1970s.

The extended edition might be better, or it might just be longer, I can't tell. Reclaiming the Blade (2-disc Special Edition)

5/5 loved this movie!
  by George F.
really liked this film, the cinematography was great! the music and sound effects were really good too. i love swords even more because i now know better more about what they truly meant in times past.

3/5 It's ok
  by GG Gawain (St. Louis, MO USA)
This is a good introduction to the sword and how it has influenced European history. It does not pay enough homage to the Asian influence of the sword which is just as important.