Medieval Longsword

The formidable European longsword – featuring a double-edged straight blade in excess of 40in, and capable of being used with one or both hands – remains one of the most impressive and distinctive edged weapons of the late medieval era. Also known as the ''bastard'' sword and the ''hand-and-a-half'' sword, the longsword evolved from the war swords and great swords of the 14th century, and emerged ...