Swords and Knives
A Look at Swords and Cutting Blades Thru History.....
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sword-breaker
31st Jul 2021 - More of a design innovation rather than a specific weapons type the Sword Breaker was of a standard Straight sword classification. The blade was desig …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-state-of-scotland
31st Jul 2021 - Known as The Honor of Scotland, it was a Papal gift from Pope Julius II to King James IV - in 1507. It is of the Longsword classification of weapons - …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/spado-de-lato-sword
31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 15th/16th Centuries. this sword was a combination of Arming Sword and the emerging Rapier Blade. A longer cross hilt and bar incorpor …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/seax-knife
31st Jul 2021 - No self-respecting Norse/Viking Warrior would be without one. The Seax was the hand-held fighting weapon of their culture. Many fine examples of blade …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/estoc
31st Jul 2021 - The late 14th/15th Century sword weapon was a variation of the Longsword. It was an example of an "anti-armor" weapon designed for attacks against var …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-sultan-mehmed-ii
31st Jul 2021 - Also known as "Mehmed The Conqueror", this 14th/15th Century Ottoman Sultan was considered a warrior-hero among his people. His armies and wars brough …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-king-ferdinand-ii
31st Jul 2021 - The Emperor of The Holy Roman Empire used a ceremonial blade in line with his Spanish heritage. A typical "Cid" sword with highly stylized handle and …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-king-frederick-ii
31st Jul 2021 - 11th Century Emperor of The Holy Roman Empire, his sword was a State Sword. Unusual for the fact that it was not a Papal Presentation blade. The blade …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/bollock-dagger
31st Jul 2021 - Popular in the 13th Century, the Bollock Dagger was known for it's distinctive shape. With twin rounded metal swelling for hand guards, the weapon had …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/poignard-dagger
31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the Middle Ages, the Poignard was a long (12 to 15 inch) personal dagger weapon. Often seen as a symbol of Knighthood in some regions, the wea …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-erik-the-red
31st Jul 2021 - Erik Thorvaldsson (aka Eric The Red), was a famous Norse Chieftain and warrior whose exploits or "Sagas" were legendary. His sword (probably made arou …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-william-marshal
31st Jul 2021 - Identified as one of the "Best Knights who ever lived", from a Period source - Sir William Marshal was a soldier and Statesman. He served 4 English Ki …
