History of Bastard Sword

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History of Bastard Sword / Hand and Half Sword
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Fact Bastard Sword

• The medieval bastard sword in later times was
  known as hand and half sword.
• Bastard sword generally had long handle which
  allowed two handed use.
• It is popular due to its extreme reach, cutting
  and thrusting abilities.

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Origin Bastard Sword

• The term bastard sword originates from the French
  epee batarde.
• This term was used to refer to hand and half
  sword or long sword.
• The versatility of the design prevented the sword
  from being specifically in any category of one
  handed or two handed swords.

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Description Bastard Sword

• The medieval bastard sword had a two edged blade
  and a handle long enough to hold it with two
  hands.
• The length of bastard sword ranges from 40-48
  inches.
• Bastard sword handle is of 10-15 inches.
• The bastard sword weighted between 5-8 pounds.
• This is used as a close contact weapon with
  massive strike power.

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