Weapons Used In The Medieval Era

In the medieval era, swords were the predominantly used weapons for swordsmanship and warfare. The sword achieved its basic form in the medieval era: heavy, large hilt, doubled-edged, and straight. Blacksmiths mainly forged blades by layered strips of iron that were hammered together. There were many different types of swords such as the longsword also known as the giant sword used during the medieval period. Medieval swordsmanship also exhibits different techniques used in combat. The sword has many basic components in the medieval era. Starting from the ending third of the blade, it is called foible which means “weak” in Italian. Terzo is the center third of the blade also known as the edge. The lower third of the blade is called the Forte
The whole sword can be used to initiate attacks, including the cross-guard or pommel. Techniques used in combat were different with each type of weapons. For example, when using the longsword or any two-handed sword, your dominant hand will be nearest to the cross-guard which also controls the direction of the strike and as for the other hand, it will be placed on the pommel, the very bottom, which controls the power of the blow. There are many techniques for combat using the longsword. In certain situations, an opponent can Wing you and to counter you break. To Wing an opponent, from your first guard known as the High Guard or High-Point, the first strike is directed to the left ear, the second strike from under with a step to the left, and the third strike to the head. The counter is “If one Wings to you, displace the first from the Roof, the second strongly from below with your long edge, and grab with your left hand to his sword's pommel, thus will you be in over his Sword.” (Paurenfeyndt, 3-36) For the rapier, “Slim pointy sword used in hand-to-hand combat that was used to pierce the opponent rather than to cut him.” (Farman, 53) it will be held by only your dominant hand. A technique when using the rapier to attack is to strike