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Two-handed swords were known as war-swords in the early Middle Ages and used to destroy an opponent’s
shield, shear through
mail, and damage
helms. They were called great swords during the High
Middle Ages and the
Renaissance. The blades tended to be slightly longer than regular swords, and capable of damaging
full plate armor to the point where the opponent’s movements were substantially impaired. Technically though, the two-handed sword belongs to the
Renaissance. These swords were so big – around six feet long – that, unlike previous versions, it was only possible to wield them effectively with two hands. They were surprisingly light at 4–6 lbs and used to counter weapons like pikes and halberds.
Museum Replicas’ collection of two-handed swords encompasses a wide variety of period blades.
Longswords,
war-swords, choppers and
claymores, but it’s not all history. Those inclined towards
fantasy will find something as well. Most swords in our selection are crafted of high carbon steel, which makes them extremely hard and able to retain an edge. Our swords adhere to stringent specifications and are a worthy homage to the weapons of the medieval and the Renaissance periods. Browse, pick one, and own the battlefield.
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