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katana · 8th February 2010, 12:42 PM

Hi
watching a recent documentary Edward III was mentioned and his two handed sword shown. It was stated that this was a functional and used in battle. The reason stated for it being functional was the fact it was not ornate. This sword is 6 foot 8 inches long

a real monster (203 cms or 2 metres 3cms ) Obviously a number of two handed swords are around 6 foot ....is the extra length of 8 inches not unusual or as King ....did this length make it more of a statement of status ?
Surely impressive .....but useful in battle conditions ? What do you think ???

Regards David

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8th February 2010, 12:42 PM	#1
katana Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Kent Posts: 2,658	Edward III's two handed sword Hi watching a recent documentary Edward III was mentioned and his two handed sword shown. It was stated that this was a functional and used in battle. The reason stated for it being functional was the fact it was not ornate. This sword is 6 foot 8 inches long a real monster (203 cms or 2 metres 3cms ) Obviously a number of two handed swords are around 6 foot ....is the extra length of 8 inches not unusual or as King ....did this length make it more of a statement of status ? Surely impressive .....but useful in battle conditions ? What do you think ??? Regards David . Attached Images Last edited by katana; 8th February 2010 at 09:13 PM.