Swords and Knives
A Look at Swords and Cutting Blades Thru History.....
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sword-of-sir-guy-of-warwick
31st Jul 2021 - This weapon had no name. It was said to have belonged to the legendary Guy of Warwick (10th Century). A great warrior and hero, he defeated the Danish …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sabre-of-charlemagne
31st Jul 2021 - Legend stated that King Otto III opened the grave of Charlemagne in 1000 A.D. and found this sword next to his remains. This has been debated for cent …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-muhammad
31st Jul 2021 - According to Muslim tradition (and legend), The Prophet Muhammad had 9 individual swords (each with names), all taken supposedly as "war loot". He wou …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/dussack-sword-knife
31st Jul 2021 - Originally developed in the 3rd Century in Central Europe - the Dussack evolved and was used well into the 15th Century (by many countries). Initially …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/scimitar
31st Jul 2021 - Sometimes known as The Backsword, (partially for the twisting back arch motion created when this weapon was raised for attack), the Scimitar appeared …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/gauche-dagger
31st Jul 2021 - Similar to a small Arming Sword, The Gauche was a companion sidearm to a Cutlass. Blades were 20-inches long and double-edged. Featuring an up turned …
https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/hanger-sword
31st Jul 2021 - Hangers were in The Cutlass-Family of Naval Weapons. Shorter than their “Cousin” The Cutlass, The Hanger was roughly 24 to 28 inches long. …