Don’t Settle For Mediocre Medieval Weapons
It doesn’t matter if you are involved in live action role playing, theater, or just want to improve your personal collection; you should always go for quality when it comes to medieval weapon replicas. The good news is that with all the options available online you can find replicas that are indistinguishable from the originals. Some of the most common medieval weapon replicas include swords, maces, flails, and armor.
Many of the replica swords which are available on the web are of the highest quality workmanship. Most often, though, the buyer will find that the manufacturer does not recommend the actual use of the swords. This suggestion should be taken very seriously since the swords can prove to be quite lethal.
When it comes to medieval swords, there are plenty of sizes and styles to choose from. With a little experience anyone can find the weapon that is right for them. Some of the most common types of medieval swords include the longsword, broadsword, and claymore.
The longsword was a popular choice among combatants because of the power that could be focused from the handle to the point. One of the most common of all the medieval weapons was the broadsword. This was standard issue for knights and was known for its versatility as a cut or thrust weapon. Finally the claymore swords, most popular in the 15th century, refers to the small basket-hilted weapons, or the large two handed swords popular in Scotland.
No discussion of medieval weapons would be complete without at least mentioning the display-worthy category of flails. These melee weapons have a spiked ball at the end of a chain and were used to dislodge a rider from his mount and wreak terrible havoc on even the strongest of armor.
It is also possible to find blunt flails that were often used in jousting and exhibition matches since these versions are not as lethal as their spiked counterparts. You can find either style online to fit your preference.
Finally, there is the armor which the brave soldiers wore. Whether on his steed or locked in brutal hand-to-hand combat, the medieval soldier was not truly battle-ready until he was fitted with armor. Many collectors will want to display full suits of armor, sporting such distinguishable pieces like helmets, gauntlets, and shields, along with their replica weaponry.
One of the more popular suits of armor is the Italian blue armor. This is the style most commonly seen in museums. Some of the more popular shields to accompany a quality suit of armor include the Richard Lionhearted, Charlemagne, Frederick Barbarossa, and Black Prince. Most of these replicas are made from high quality materials and are display ready. Make sure you take the time to find the right one for your own collection or use.