When a member of Tuathair Academy of Swordsmanship wins and tournament they earn the right to name their sword. There is no limit to the length of a swords name as it grows with each consecutive win.
Ema , The Loyal is named after Michael's service dog Ema who was his faithful companion and aid for over decade. She sadly passed just days after the TAoS Fight camp in 2024 and the event was the last time she was called into do her job.
Ema - Earned from the TAoS Fight camp in 2024
The Loyal - Earned from Oahu Company of Historical Swordsmanship's Violent Knight Tournament in 2024
Romulus Rex is named after the famed founder twin king of Rome. Michael got a pair of Kvetun 1895 gym sabers second hand after his sigi pro broke in 2023.
Romulus - Earned from University of Vermont's HEMA club Legend of the Lakes 2024
Rex - Earned from Oahu Company of Historical Swordsmanship's Violent Knight Tournament in 2024
Remus is named after the slain brother of Romulus, the famed founder king of Rome. Remus took a set in a friendly sparring match while fighting Romulus between two of Michael's students.
Remus - Earned from TAoS Fight camp event in 2024