twohandsword/twohander/bidenhander/zweihander

[fernando]

Pardon my ignorance, Gentlemen .
Why do you/we call these 'things' swords and not (decorative, symbolic,ritual ... you name it)) objects with the shape/form of swords ?
... For the sake of the term meaning .
... As surely you will not go out and do any 'swording' with them .

[cornelistromp]

Originally Posted by fernando

Pardon my ignorance, Gentlemen .
Why do you/we call these 'things' swords and not (decorative, symbolic,ritual ... you name it)) objects with the shape/form of swords ?
... For the sake of the term meaning .
... As surely you will not go out and do any 'swording' with them .

we call them swords because that is what it is.
not suitable for a man to man combat, but it'll be very impressive and intimidating.
about the exact function of those swords the learned gentlemen still disagree.

best,

[Matchlock]

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