Longsword

Longsword
Longsword
	Swiss longsword, 15th or early 16th century (Morges museum)
Type	Sword
Service history
In service	ca. 1350 - 1550
Specifications
Mass	avg. 1.4 kg
Length	avg. 105-120 cm
Blade length	avg. 90-92 cm
Blade type	Double-edged, straight bladed
Hilt type	Two-handed cruciform, with pommel

The longsword is a European sword. It was mainly used during the medieval and renaissance periods, about 1350 to 1550 AD. Early and late use is known in the 13th and 17th centuries.

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The longsword has a long blade, but also a long grip, which means it is a weapon designed for two-handed use.

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