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Great Swords
Great swords are infantry
swords which cannot be used comfortably in a single-hand. The term
"great-sword" has come to mean a form of long-sword that is still
not the specialized weapons of later two-handed swords. While there
is some overlap in terms as great swords are sometimes (correctly)
called "two-handed swords", it is not historically correct to refer
to all "two-handed swords" as great swords. Great swords were for
the most part scaled-up versions of the contemporary long-sword with
size being the main distinction: both were considered war swords but
the great sword could not be used with one hand. These were
exclusively infantry weapons and could not be used in conjunction
with a shield. While terms do overlap, it is certain that great
swords usually sported longer, heavier blades. Even 18th century
broad swords - the curved-blade variety, akin to a thick sabre -
could be referred to as great swords, though the term is used nearly
exclusively for straight two-handed swords of the late Middle Ages
and the Renaissance. Therefore, great sword is best regarded as a
generic term, and it is important to remember that great is
relative. Blade shapes ranged from "flat and wide" to "narrow and
hexagonal" to "diamond shaped". Great swords were capable of facing
heavier weapons such as pole-arms and larger axes, and were
devastating against light armour. Long, two-handed swords with
narrower, flat hexagonal blades and thinner tips were an
evolutionary response to plate-armour.
Our Great swords can be used for display or for battle
re-enactments, each reproduction is created to the specifications of
the original. The dimensions and weight are accurate on every piece
so you get a medieval weapon that is actually balanced and fun to
hold instead of just pretty to look at. Medieval times...
sometimes brutal, sometimes romantic, but always a source of
intrigue. Medieval Collectibles invites you to share in the
experience of an era past with our collection of Great swords.
All our Great Swords are
expertly hand-crafted and authentic replicas! You can display them
in your office, home or for Medieval Reenactments.
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and new Great sword releases, please visit our
Great Sword page.
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