| The Arming Sword which is commonly referred | | | | shield troops of the ancient days went to battle |
| to as the Knight's or Knightly Sword is a type of | | | | with. It's about 6-18 inches and has a perfectly |
| Ancient Fortified Sword used in the latter middle | | | | round shape, often decorated with beautiful |
| ages. It is a type of Cruciform Sword that is | | | | artwork on the front. |
| made to be used with just one hand. For those of | | | | The Knights used this Ancient Fortified Sword as |
| you who aren't aware of a Cruciform it just | | | | their Standard Military Weapon. Along with many |
| means that it was shaped like the cross. This | | | | other combat swords it was also commonly |
| weapon was used the most from around 1000 to | | | | referred to as a "War Sword". Eventually, this |
| 1350 A.D., however, it was still being used as a | | | | weapon became outdated in place of the |
| Battle Weapon until 1600 or so A.D. but after | | | | Longsword around 1300 A.D. because of |
| 1350 it was rarely used. | | | | technological advances. When shields weren't |
| As mentioned before the Hilt or handle was | | | | available, troops often used their left hand for |
| Cruciform Shaped with a Pommel. The Arming | | | | grabbing and grappling their enemies, while their |
| Sword was a descenent of the Viking Sword, | | | | sword was used in their right hand. Overall this |
| which is a type of spatha used by the Greeks. | | | | weapon was light, and was great for both cutting |
| This weapon was typically made to be employed | | | | and thrusting. It also has great balance. |
| with a shield or buckler. A bucker is an old school | | | | |