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Unusual medieval weapons11/21/2023 Medieval Longsword Fighting Techniques, by supergus is licensed under CC0 1.0 The blade was slanted downwards, which was utilised to block overhead strikes or to launch their own thrusting attack. The Roof Guard – Similar to the Ox Guard, except the sword was raised higher as if the swordsman was carrying an umbrella over their head.Only the best warriors deployed this tactic, as it was difficult to mount an attack in this position. The swordsman held the sword at hip level with the hilt directly aimed at the opponent. The Fools Guard – It was a very unusual guard as it fooled the opponent, luring him to attack.This guard is effective for fighting overhead assaults or upper-body thrusts. The sword is held high to the side, with the blade inclined downwards. The Ox Guard – It gets its name from the idea that the swordsman uses their sword like an ox’s horns to deflect attacks.It was effective against lower body attacks such as the leg sweep. The swordsman held the sword hilt low and to the side, with the blade inclined towards the opponent. The Plow Guard – It was named so because it resembled the position of a farmer pushing a plow.There were four most prominent medieval longsword guards: Medieval Longsword GuardsĪ guard was a defensive position a warrior would stand in before launching an attack. Its larger handle gave it more control and leverage, making it ideal for slicing and thrusting strikes. Hand and a half Sword – Also known as the Bastard sword, it was a multi-purpose weapon that could be used with one or two hands.It was a favoured weapon of horse-riding knights because of its shorter length, which made it simpler to wield while riding. Longsword – It featured a short handle and was used for thrusting assaults against armoured opponents.You cannot delete your posts in this forumĪll contents © Copyright 2003-2023 myArmoury.The medieval longsword came in various types: I keep seeing this motif, does anyone know the story?įorum Index > Off-topic Talk > "Fantasy" Weapons from the Middle Ages A fitting weapon for an angel, I suppose. It looks like some sort of Papal ferula turned into a spear. 11 Book of Hours, Use of Sarum 1440-1450, France Orléans BM A5826 Hours use of Rennes 1440-1450, Franceīodley Auct. One can almost imagine this as a holy weapon in some sort of video game. Posted: Wed 04 Jun, 2014 7:52 am Post subject:įrom the Navarre Picture Bible, 1197. Have a look at the swords shown, and also the apparent size of some of the halberd blades: We'll start with a 1433-1434 Lives of St Edmund and Fremund, which has some truly unusual looking weapons. I want to emphasize again- the purpose of this thread is not to display modern fantasy weapons or illustrations, but rather "fantasy"-type weapons that were either created in the Middle Ages, or envisioned during the Middle Ages. This thread is a chance to showcase some of these more unusual medieval creations. But what about weapons from the Middle Ages, whether antique weapons or illustrated in manuscripts, that are fantastic looking? In some cases, fantasy medieval weapons appear to be equally unusual and strange as modern fantasy creations. We've all seen fantasy versions of medieval swords and other weapons from video games, role playing games, movies, and the like. Posted: Tue 03 Jun, 2014 1:28 am Post subject: "Fantasy" Weapons from the Middle Ages
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