A knight's sword was his
most prized weapon. The sword was often named and was handed down
from generation to generation. Norman
swords normally had a broad, double-edged blade, and were about 76
cm (2 feet 6 inches) long. A good sword made of steel was unlikely
to break during a battle. The handle was usually made of wood but
the cross guard was made of iron.
The
double-edged sword in battle, Maciejowski Bible (c. 1250)
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