Guttentag, mein herr!
That’s a hilarious weapon name, and I’m here for it.
Anyway, superb and fascinating write-up, with lots to consider. I’m thinking it would be good for a ‘best of’ post (unless you object), but I first wanted to ask… uh, let’s see.
Oh yes:
…the knight should be drawing an axe, a long-handled mace, a warhammer, or, if nothing else is available, a sword for close combat!
I couldn’t help notice that you placed the sword last, there. Now, I have some ideas about why that might be, but they’re just ideas.
What say you, good sir-- was the sword really that lesser-practical in such situations?
Anyway, superb and fascinating write-up, with lots to consider. I’m thinking it would be good for a ‘best of’ post (unless you object), but I first wanted to ask… uh, let’s see.
By all means, go ahead!
I couldn’t help notice that you placed the sword last, there. Now, I have some ideas about why that might be, but they’re just ideas.
What say you, good sir– was the sword really that lesser-practical in such situations?
Basically, swords, especially knightly arming swords of the period, weren’t great at getting through armor, even quilted armor. First priority is getting through, then other considerations.
Guttentag, mein herr!
That’s a hilarious weapon name, and I’m here for it.
Anyway, superb and fascinating write-up, with lots to consider. I’m thinking it would be good for a ‘best of’ post (unless you object), but I first wanted to ask… uh, let’s see.
Oh yes:
I couldn’t help notice that you placed the sword last, there. Now, I have some ideas about why that might be, but they’re just ideas.
What say you, good sir-- was the sword really that lesser-practical in such situations?
By all means, go ahead!
Basically, swords, especially knightly arming swords of the period, weren’t great at getting through armor, even quilted armor. First priority is getting through, then other considerations.