Longsword
Bladed/Thrusting weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginEurope (High/Late Middle Ages (13th-16th C.))
Wield TypeDouble-handed
MaterialForged / Spring Steel
Length110 - 130 cm cm
Weight1.2 - 1.8 kg kg
History
Crucial weapon of European knights and fencing masters. Johannes Liechtenauer and Fiore dei Liberi created comprehensive combat systems reconstructed today in HEMA.
About
The grip allows a solid two-handed hold to generate striking power and leverage for blade binding (Winden). The crossguard is used for defense and close-range strikes.