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− | A [[ | + | A [[longsword]] is a one-handed sword, a characteristic weapon of Westerosi [[knight]]s. smaller than a [[greatsword]], shorter than a [[bastard sword]], but longer than a [[short sword]]. |
+ | ==Size relative to other swords== | ||
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+ | [[Bastard sword]]s 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. | ||
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+ | 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<ref>[[A Storm of Swords]], [[A Storm of Swords-Chapter 21|Chapter 21]], Reek</ref>. | ||
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Revision as of 19:32, 17 March 2013
A longsword is a one-handed sword, a characteristic weapon of Westerosi knights. smaller than a greatsword, shorter than a bastard sword, but longer than a short sword.
Size relative to other swords
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].
- ↑ A Storm of Swords, Chapter 21, Reek