Swords of the Ages
This sections consists of the tools/weapons used through out the ages, across the world. The sword, the most popular of all the weapons, is made of sturdy folded metal. Either one or both edges were sharpened to blades made to slice and the tip was pointed for stabbing. The hilt was the tang, sometimes wrapped in leather strings, a wooden handle, or rarely stone and bone, with certain types of hand guards in front to protect the hands from strikes. It was closed off by the pommel, usually a round object that sometimes had etchings of family crests and other important designs. The hand guard was able to be decorated with jewels for hierarchy and knights or be left plain for the less noble. The Japanese Wakizashi (short sword) and Katana (long sword) had small round hand guards that protected in a circle instead of only two sides. The Indian single edged curved sword, called the Tulwar, was a very popular weapon. The Pommel was flat, unlike the European swords, and the handle was short. The Persian saber, called a Shamshir, was a lightweight sword that made it’s way to India then the Europeans came to have it, calling it a Scimitar. For European swords, there was the Scottish Claymore, the Bastard sword, the Baselard sword, Bronze Gilded sword, the Crusader’s sword, Castillon sword, Hand-and-a-Half sword, Italian sword, and many more in different varieties. For Asian swords, there is the Dao, which has a broad and lightweight versions, the Aikuchi, the Tachi, the infamous Katana, and the shorter version, the Wakizashi. There are many variations to fencing, which comes from France. It kept the opponent guessing on what the person might do next. The foil was used for most bouts, as it was light and easy to maneuver in single combat situations. List of Two Handed swords: Highland and Lowland swords, The Doppelhander, The Parade sword, and The Executioner’s sword was also two-handed, but had a rounded blade end, since it was not used for stabbing, only the removal of a person’s head. Infantry and Cavalry swords: Basket-Hilted swords, Cavalry swords of light and heavy, Dusack or Dussak sword, Broadsword, which was used most likely in Medieval times, Bayonet, Infantry sword, Infantry Hanger, Mortuary sword, and Swept-Hilt Rapier. Rapiers: Cup-Hilt Rapier, Swept-Hilt Rapier, Papenheim-Hilt Rapier, and Early Rapier. Hunting Swords: Hunting Hanger, Straight Hanger, and Boar Swords.
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