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03-23-2008, 10:33 PM | #11 |
Crimson Guard
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Yes you are correct that the term "Broad Sword" originally refered to the dual edge Scottish basket hilt sword as opposed to the single edged Back Sword. However I was using the term in the modern general sense.
Wikipedia: "In modern usage, "broadsword" inappropriately refers to a category of swords, specifically those whose blade geometry is designed for cutting and slashing attacks, as opposed to the fencing weapons and their emphasis on thrusts and stabs. This began after the advent of the slimmer-bladed rapier, smallsword and épée during the Renaissance, and was picked up by museum curators during the 19th century as a catch-all for all slashing swords, including the Medieval arming sword, longsword and greatsword." I realize it is "inappropriate" usage technically, but IS used in this fashion none the less. I used the term purposely to differentiate from military sabers and other thin blades swords used in battle in the early modern period. IG Destro has a cutlass or possibly a saber. Serpentor's sword is much to short to be a Great sword. The blade is only as long as his arm. The grip is for a hand and a half sword, but the blade is only the size of a shorter Medieval cutting sword. True it would be difficult for the average person to behead someone with a Gladius, at least in one stroke. However, first we are talking about Serpentor, he is huge. Second, it depends on the type of Gladius. A "Pompeii" style used through most of the early Empire is strictly a thrusting weapon, but the Earlier Maintz Gladius, (One Caesar would recognize) was wider bladed and quite capable of devastating cuts. Under these circumstances a beheading is very possible. I am unfamiliar with the sword mounting method you speak of, I'd be quite interested if you could point me in the direction of some historic evidence of this. I have never heard of a Roman sword warn hilt down. For the most part the Gladius had fallen out of use in the late Empire, replaced by the long bladed Spatha worn from a shoulder baldric like the Gladius before it. |
03-23-2008, 11:18 PM | #12 |
seigie
Join Date: Mar 2008
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wow!!!! you guys really no your swords!!
great info, can't wait to see the finished serpentor |
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