Swords and Knives

A Look at Swords and Cutting Blades Thru History.....

Sword of Sir Guy of Warwick

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 …

Sabre of Charlemagne

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 …

Sword of Muhammad

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 …

Dussack Sword Knife

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 …

Scimitar

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 …

Gauche Dagger

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 …

Hanger Sword

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. …