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Medieval Weapons of Foot Soldiers

A knight has to choose a weapon to ride to battle. He knows some weapons are stronger, but he picks a one handed sword. Remember that the weaker the weapon the more chance of death. He could have chosen a mace or an ax, but if he didn't know the strengths of his weapons it could be the end. He rides into the field...Clang!! the sound of his sword cracking in half. He falls to the ground. He should have considered his knowledge.

A knights sword was his most important weapon. That is probably why blacksmith's invented the two-handed sword. A two-handed sword could cut through mail and bone! Some swords had serrated edges to cut of the pikes off a halberd axes. Swords were made of light iron. Swords were commonly used by foot soldiers. Swords some times had their coat of arms imprinted on the blade. Some swords had gold or velvet handles. Some swords were so fancy they were used in rituals or ceremonies. Usually swords were only two pounds.

Some daggers were hidden in walking sticks. Daggers were usually made of steel or iron. Some daggers were thin but sharp.

Longbows were carved from a single piece of wood and as big as the archer. Longbows were used mostly in castle walls. Longbows required excellent skill. Crossbows were stronger than guns until the 1800's. Crossbows were made of wood and iron. Crossbow strings were made of twisted cord. Crossbows were hard to load and easy to shoot.

The Middle Ages were not just in Europe it was everywhere. The different the country the different the weapon.Like the African throwing knife it twirled when it was thrown so no matter which side it hit it was bound to do a lot of damage. A tiger claw is a very gruesome remake of a tiger's claw. A wrist knife had a protective cover for easy handling.

A catapult was a trajectory weapon that flings rocks. A battering ram was a destructive weapon that tore down castle walls, and had to be carried by many men. A trebuchet was a device similar to the catapult. A ballista was like a giant crossbow that shot giant arrows.

Guns invented in the late 1400's were a new generation in fighting. Cannons also evolved during the early 1500's. Guns were not very accurate, but very expensive. Weapons were essential to the king's land, and to peoples lives.