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==Confusion with Medieval "Longswords"==
 
==Confusion with Medieval "Longswords"==
 
In the context of the Middle Ages, a longsword generally refers to a hand-and-a-half sword or a [[bastard sword]]. The terms are largely interchangeable. However, in a Westerosi context, the longsword is exclusively a one-handed weapon, although they may have hilts long enough to allow two-handed use<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Reek</ref>.  
 
In the context of the Middle Ages, a longsword generally refers to a hand-and-a-half sword or a [[bastard sword]]. The terms are largely interchangeable. However, in a Westerosi context, the longsword is exclusively a one-handed weapon, although they may have hilts long enough to allow two-handed use<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Reek</ref>.  
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==References and Notes==
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[[Category:Swords]]

Revision as of 19:34, 17 March 2013

A longsword is a one-handed sword, a characteristic weapon of Westerosi knights.

Size relative to other swords

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Bastard swords are generally larger than longswords. A short sword is a smaller type of one-handed sword. A typical longsword is estimated as about a metre long (3 feet and 4 inches), though the size of the sword depends on the wielder.

The longsword has a long blade for a one-handed weapon, and most longswords are well suited to both cutting and thrusting.

Confusion with Medieval "Longswords"

In the context of the Middle Ages, a longsword generally refers to a hand-and-a-half sword or a bastard sword. The terms are largely interchangeable. However, in a Westerosi context, the longsword is exclusively a one-handed weapon, although they may have hilts long enough to allow two-handed use[1].

References and Notes