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Medieval Swords Claymore Sword the Dark Ages

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Medieval Swords Claymore Sword the Dark Ages

The claymore sword has long been considered the quintessential medieval sword. However medieval claymore sword medieval claymore sword the truth of the matter is there were a great many swords used in medieval times. Some of these swords are European long sword, bastard sword, claymore sword and more. The medieval time period while heavily researched has yet to be pinned down to a specific time period. It is surmised that the beginning of the dark ages started as the Roman Empire was collapsing around 500 A.D. The common theory as to the end of the medieval time period is thought to be the around 1500 A.D., but this is nothing more than an educated guess.

Medieval Claymore Sword The Knights Arming Sword


A medieval knight and what was known as his arming sword were virtually inseparable. Before I go any further I suppose it would be important that I define what an alarming sword is. Knights medieval swords claymore sword

Medieval swords claymore sword of the dark ages used many weapons. However the knights arming sword was not commonly used in battle. These swords were used as a last resort or in single handed combat. In arming sword was often considered a family sword and was passed down from generation to generation. In fact it was possible to trace entire family trees through the ownership of a single arming sword. Many of these harming swords were swords that were mentioned above such a claymore sword.

Medieval Battle Swords Size VS Claymore Swords Size


We know that the claymore sword also known as the Greatsword averaged between 55 to 60 inches in length. The normal medieval battle sword was much smaller roughly 40 to 43 inches in length. This medieval sword while not having the same reach as a claymore sword it did have its advantages. It was very easy to wield when in a large battle zone. Another reason these battle swords were used was to protect the knights family arming

sword. This would leave the battling knights arming sword to be used only if all other weapons were broken or lost on the battlefield.

Different Types of Medieval Swords


The Claymore Sword This sword is also referred to as the Greatsword. This type of sword was generally a two-handed sword and could range in size from 50 to almost 70 inches. The weight of this weapon was anywhere from 5 to 10 pounds.

The Broadsword it is a commonly held belief that this sword was one of the first swords carried by medieval knights. The broadsword was eight double edged bladed sword that had a width of around 2 to 3 inches. A Broadsword length was anywhere from 35 to 45 inches. The common weight of this sword was roughly 325 pounds.

The Falchion Sword this type of mediaeval weapon is very close to the scimitar sword

Falchion Sword has a short but rather have the blade with a single cutting edge on one side. This heavy the bladed sword was an extremely popular weapon with knights who fought in the crusades.

Medieval swords such as the claymore sword and broadswords have been capturing hour a magic nation for centuries. These type of swords remind

us of a simpler time and bring us back two stories magic and when being just and honorable meant you were always going to win the battle with your trusty claymore sword.

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