Encyclopedia of historical weapons - Longsword
Hand-and-a-half long, straight, double-edged sword with a cruciform hilt. Usually 4-4.5 ft long with a weight of 3-4 lbs. The most common weapon the early 14th century.
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- Inlay
- See Damascening.
- Target
- A round shield, mounted on the arm, used throughout history. Most targets were large (30 - 36”) and made of wood, but in the…
- Badelaire
- Sword with a heavy, curved blade and S-shaped quillions; used during the 16th century.
- Ball & chain
- Type of flail; consists of a metal ball attached to a short wooden handle by a chain.
