31 May 2013, 09:50
I have to respectfuly dissagree with you Timelord as modern Hex nut assembly is every bit as secure as Historical peening. The reason they didn't use threaded tangs is that "threading" wasn't invented in the Middle ages. If you want a sword that is accurate with medieval methods then Peening is the way to go, but it makes no difference at all in the performance of a sword if peened or Threaded.