Montante (Iberian Greatsword)
Slashing / Thrusting weapon
Quick Facts
Martial Arts
OriginSpain / Portugal (Iberian Peninsula) (Renaissance / Baroque (16th-17th C.))
Wield TypeDouble-handed
MaterialForged steel with long hilt and ringed crossguard
Length160 - 180 cm cm
Weight2.0 - 3.2 kg kg
History
Iconic greatsword of the Iberian Peninsula. Used for personal bodyguard duties, defending narrow streets, bridges, galleys, or escorting VIPs, as detailed in Diogo Gomes de Figueyredo manual (1651).
About
With a length exceeding 1.6 meters, it creates a massive defensive perimeter through continuous windmill rotations (Molinete/Talho/Reves) and compass footwork (Compás).