Strange blade on italian(?) old sword / B V mark

cornelistromp · 28th June 2020, 11:34 AM

yes it is.
Before this publication, medieval swords were seen as heavy simple clumsy weapons, made without any substantiation.
Oakeshott made the connection between the degree of armor in a certain period and the property of a sword.
for example in warm areas where light protection is worn, you will benefit more from a swift sword that can cut strokes instead of a stabbing weapon.
the type XVIIIC is such a sword.

best,

28th June 2020, 11:34 AM	#14
cornelistromp Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 1,060	yes it is. Before this publication, medieval swords were seen as heavy simple clumsy weapons, made without any substantiation. Oakeshott made the connection between the degree of armor in a certain period and the property of a sword. for example in warm areas where light protection is worn, you will benefit more from a swift sword that can cut strokes instead of a stabbing weapon. the type XVIIIC is such a sword. best,