14th century armed sword

14th century armed sword

It is an early 14th century armed sword belonging to the XIV type in the Oakeshott classification. Known for its unique design and historical value. The sword body is wide and usually has four thin central blood grooves that extend to about half of the sword body. The hilt is designed for one handed use and is equipped with a slightly curved handguard and a wheel shaped hilt. It was very common in 13th and 14th century Europe. As soldiers transitioned from lock armor to plate armor, the use of this sword type in combat also changed, typically used in conjunction with small shields. It is an important reference for studying the development of medieval swordsmanship.
15th century armed sword

15th century armed sword

Also known as the Knight Sword, it was a cross shaped sword used with one hand during the Middle Ages. This type of sword is straight edged and double-edged, with a handle designed for one handed use and a blade length of approximately 70 to 80 centimeters. Widely used between approximately 1000 and 1350 and often depicted in contemporary art works. In the 14th and 15th centuries, with the development of plate armor, the long sword emerged. The long sword is longer and heavier than the armed sword, designed for use with both hands to tackle more advanced armor challenges, and its longer attack range is also more suitable for infantry combat.