Double-Edged Sword (original) (raw)

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A knight's sword was his most prized weapon. The sword was often named and was handed down from generation to generation. Norman swords normally had a broad, double-edged blade, and were about 76 cm (2 feet 6 inches) long. A good sword made of steel was unlikely to break during a battle. The handle was usually made of wood but the cross guard was made of iron.

The double-edged sword in battle, Maciejowski Bible (c. 1250)