Short Swords from Medieval Collectables
The Short Sword also called arming sword refers to the single handed cruciform swords of the Middle Ages. After the 14th Century the short sword was hung from the belt of the knight, while the long sword hung from the saddle. The Short sword was designed primarily as cutting weapons to shear through mail and/or armor, these weapons were big but by no means unwieldy. Short swords typically were used with a shield or buckler. They were the standard military sword of the knight (merely called a war sword) until technological changes led to the rise of the long sword or bastard-sword during the 14th century. After these longer swords came into use, an short sword would be kept as a backup, for use when the longer swords were not available. This sword is thought to have directly lead to the development of the side-sword of the Renaissance. Short swords or Arming swords can also be classed as "riding-swords" (also "parva ensis" or "epee courte"). It is this single-hand form which is so closely associated with the idea of the "knightly sword or knight's sword". The short sword is often distinguished a longer, thrusting, "anti-armor" blade from a one-handed "cut and thrust" type.
 15th Century Cinquedea Item # 401618 15th Century Cinquedea Price: $135.00 |
 Bast - Egyptian Short Sword Special Edition Item # UC1297LTD Bast - Egyptian Short Sword Special Edition Price: $104.65 |
 Crecy Sword Item # 54-031-VA The Crecy short sword is a high carbon steel sword, named in honor of one of the most important battles in the Hundred Years War. The sword was used all through out Europe by professional infantry and peasants alike for its swiftness and ease of use. Price: $189.99 |
 Stage Steel Ö Single Handed Short Sword Item # ED4404 Stage Steel ™ Single Handed Short Sword Price: $68.40 |
 Stage Steel Ö Viking Short Sword Item # ED4422 Stage Steel ™ Viking Short Sword Price: $86.40 |
 Swiss Baselord Item # 500754 Swiss Baselord Price: $165.00 |
