Swords Broke Quite Often

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Harper
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Swords Broke Quite Often

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Assuming that blade quality is the same, I imagine a shorter sword would break less often than a longer sword.

Also, a good argument for carrying an axe/hawk as a backup weapon. If the haft breaks, you can always carve a new one--assuming you survive, of course.
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Re: Swords Broke Quite Often

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The reason they were able to make those swords longer was from advances in metallurgy. That being said, if you take a sword and repeatedly beat it on objects it will break. There are several writings detailing swords bending or breaking during battle. Some of your better made swords (in the hands of royalty) would last longer, but the common grade sword was going to break if you take it to battle long enough. He is right about period artwork as well; there are usually depictions of broken weapons. Cost of doing business.
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