hand and a half sword ruaidri

hand and a half sword ruaidriFrom 1300 onwards the shape and strength of the sword changed rapidly, as the growing use of armour rendered a shield unnecessary. The grip and the blade became longer so that the sword could be employed with two hands, now that a shield was no longer required. The large swords were longswords that could only be used with two hands, and these were the predecessors of the later and even larger two handed swords. Large swords were used solely by

Lamellar armour was employed from the early Middle Ages until the late Middle Ages and was especially popular amongst the Germanic people and the Vikings

It may be attached to a helmet by means of a 4

The original is now held within the collection of the Suomen Kansallismuseo (Finnish National Museum) in Helsinki

The Scottish basket hilted broadsword was amongst the most frequently employed weapons from the last Jacobite Revolts between 1700 and 1760

hardened so that they are well-suited to intensive training

originally worn as an overgarment by men

contrary to most historical cutlery sets

and has been tempered to a hardness of 56–58 HRC

5–1 cm wide

The skirt is fitted with a cord and wooden beads around the waist

The cloak has straps at the front for fastening

it is crafted to meet the high standards for which Epic Armoury is known