Swords and More

Depending on the handle size, blade length, width and the sharp edges of it, the sword's name will vary. The most familiar depiction of a medieval sword would have to be the ever-popular broadsword. This is the type that you would normally see a knight wield in combat. Its length is usually around the 30-45 inch range and the blade's width would be between 2 and 3 inches. Then there is the commanding Great Sword. This is one of the larger swords that would be handled by two hands, as evident by the length of the handle. This was because the length and the weight of the sword would be too much for one hand to handle. It would stretch to a length of 50-72 inches and it can weigh of up to 10 pounds. Surely, you would need much more than one hand when slashing and attacking the enemy.

There are other much more exotic looking swords than those carried by the knights. There is the Scimitar, which is most commonly carried by the Persians and those from the Middle East. It is a large curved sword. It has one sharpened edge and it is primarily wielded to be a slicing weapon against the enemies. The creation of this kind of sword was developed at a little later era when metallurgy was a little bit more advanced. In addition, the countries in the East were the first to make use of the technique to give the blade a curve. The curve gives the wielder much more flexibility in a number of scenarios.

For example, when fighting onboard ships, there is only limited space and the curvature of the scimitar allows the handler to fight and defend himself without causing without too much hand movements to move the blade. In addition, when on horseback, the scimitar allows for an easier release from the maimed body of the enemy. Maybe some of the most popular characters carrying would have to be Sinbad and the story of the 40 thieves. Swords and more weapons are very evident during this age of conquering and expanding lands. Read on and learn more of it!