Jousting is a martial competition between two mounted knights. Jousting was at the peak of its popularity in the 14th to 16th centuries. The knights were often each equipped with three weapons; a knights lance and a one-handed sword, and a rondel. When one knight knocked the other off his mount, he was declared the winner of the round. If both knights were knocked off their mounts at the same time, it was considered a tie; they would then engage in sword combat, and the last standing was victorious. If neither fell off their mounts the knight whos joust that was the most broken was the winner. The knights usually jousted in a best out of three situation.

Considerable honor and fortune could be gained by jousting. In its earliest form, jousting, or the tournament, was a simulated battle for training purposes. Victors in these battles usually gained the armor of their opponents, with a value equivalent to the price of a house these days. Many knights made their fortune in these events and many lost theirs as well.

33" Templar Crusader Knight of St. John Masonic Sword

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This is a decorative sword inspired by the Order of St. John of Jerusalem. The blade of the sword is 440 stainless steel with slightly sharpened edges and a very sharp point. A Maltese Cross in relief rests in the center of the Ricasso with the words "Knights St...

47" Medieval 12th Century Templar Knight Crusader Sword

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This is the 440 Stainless Steel Crusader Sword.The sword is 47 " and highly detailed with Templar symbols along the guard and handle. The blade comes unsharpened.

33" Templar Knight of St. John Crusader Masonic Sword

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The Knights of St. John are one of the oldest institutions of Western and Christian civilization. The order began around the first crusade to take care of pilgrims in the Holy Land. They are a lay religious Order of chivalry, with military roots and a commitment to helping the sick and the poor...