EUROPEAN SWORDS - MEDIEVAL SWORDS RENAISSANCE SWORDS FOR SALE

The medieval swords of Europe, approximately 500 to 1,500 AD, evolved from steel swords, which in turn evolved from straight, double-edged swords made of bronze as early as 1,500 BC. At the start of the Middle Ages these medieval swords tended to have blades just under a yard in length with a grip designed to accommodate a single hand, the other hand being concerned with the grip of a shield. Many of the earliest medieval swords were designed to cut, having thin blades, especially towards the tip, which was often rounded. At the end of the Middle Ages, medieval swords grew increasingly stouter and more sharply pointed, being optimized for the thrust, the cut having been rendered less effective by improvements in armour. Similarly, with these armour improvements, the shield became redundant and swords with hilts effectively accommodating both hands make their appearance and grow in popularity. The development of a amazingly wide diversity of hilt forms characterizes the European Renaissance Swords, but in the Age of Enlightenment, the role of the medieval sword or renaissance sword as a personal weapon in most of Europe ends with the sword becoming little more than a fashion accessory.

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