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European Swords

Explore a huge variety of European swords, from the formidable Longsword of the Middle Ages to the elegant Rapier of the Renaissance. Understand their evolution, the tactics employed in their use, and the historical contexts that shaped them.

Broadsword vs Arming Sword: Terms, History, and Combat Uses
Broadsword vs Arming Sword: Terms, History, and Combat Uses
Rapier vs Longsword: Dexterity vs Strength – Or Is It?
Rapier vs Longsword: Dexterity vs Strength – Or Is It?
Hand and a Half Sword Vs. Longsword: Unveiling the Differences
Hand and a Half Sword Vs. Longsword: Unveiling the Differences
Oakeshott Type XXII: The Final Sword in Oakeshott’s Typology
Oakeshott Type XXII: The Final Sword in Oakeshott’s Typology
Oakeshott Type XXI: Europe’s 15th Century Civilian Sword
Oakeshott Type XXI: Europe’s 15th Century Civilian Sword
Oakeshott Type XX: The Massive Sword From the Late Middle Ages
Oakeshott Type XX: The Massive Sword From the Late Middle Ages
Oakeshott Type XIX: The General Purpose 16th Century Sword
Oakeshott Type XIX: The General Purpose 16th Century Sword
Type XVIII Swords: Oakeshott’s Historical Significance
Type XVIII Swords: Oakeshott’s Historical Significance
Oakeshott Type XVII: The Two-Handed Armor-Piercing Sword
Oakeshott Type XVII: The Two-Handed Armor-Piercing Sword
Oakeshott Type XV: The First Medieval European Thrusting Sword
Oakeshott Type XV: The First Medieval European Thrusting Sword
Oakeshott Type XVI Swords: Its Impact & Key Features
Oakeshott Type XVI Swords: Its Impact & Key Features
Oakeshott Type XIV Swords: Key Features & Purpose
Oakeshott Type XIV Swords: Key Features & Purpose
Oakeshott Type XIII: The European Knight’s Massive Cutting Sword
Oakeshott Type XIII: The European Knight’s Massive Cutting Sword
Oakeshott Type XII: The Archetypal Sword of the European Knight
Oakeshott Type XII: The Archetypal Sword of the European Knight
Oakeshott Type XI: The First Sword of the European Knight
Oakeshott Type XI: The First Sword of the European Knight
Oakeshott Type X Swords: Features & Historical Insight
Oakeshott Type X Swords: Features & Historical Insight
Oakeshott Typology: Understand Medieval Sword Classification
Oakeshott Typology: Understand Medieval Sword Classification
The Gothic Sword Styles of History and Modern Media
The Gothic Sword Styles of History and Modern Media
The Conquistador Swords that Conquered the Americas
The Conquistador Swords that Conquered the Americas
Montante Sword: The Colossal Iberian Renaissance Blade
Montante Sword: The Colossal Iberian Renaissance Blade
Flyssa Sword: The Traditional Weapon of the Kabyles
Flyssa Sword: The Traditional Weapon of the Kabyles
Alexander the Great’s Sword: The Blade That Conquered the World
Alexander the Great’s Sword: The Blade That Conquered the World
English Swords Through the Ages: A Look at the Iconic Blades of British History
English Swords Through the Ages: A Look at the Iconic Blades of British History
The Enduring Power of Bronze Age Swords
The Enduring Power of Bronze Age Swords
Chinese Sword vs. European Sword: The Superior Combat Blade
Chinese Sword vs. European Sword: The Superior Combat Blade