Can it be Done? - Defeating the "King of Weapons"...

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The spear has been called the "king of weapons", and it was ubiquitous on the battlefields of history. It was also used in judicial duels and even self-defense situations. The reach and speed makes it able to put a lot of pressure on shorter weapons. So how would a swordsman deal with it (in an unarmored duel)?

So let's take a look at what makes spears so dangerous, what options you have with a longsword or single-handed sword, which techniques 15th and 16th century manuscripts suggest, and how it all works out in sparring against a fully resisting opponent.

You might find this useful as reference for medieval or fantasy settings in your writing, RPG worldbuilding, or video game design. Let me know what you think.


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