Swords and other weapons with handles, or hilt weapons, were originally designed for use in melee, or confused fighting, where combatants were little more than an arm's length apart. Wars are now often fought over much larger distances with much more elaborate methods, but for thousands of years swords, knives, daggers, machetes, axes, and other blades were the weapons of choice in any conflict. Even today, infantryman carry some sort of knife into battle.Swords & Hilt Weapons is an illustrated guide to these remarkable tools. From the simple stone knives manufactured during ancient times to today's albion swords, it offers a complete visual history for experienced swordsmen or anyone fascinated by the beautiful construction of a steel blade. Readers will learn about the anatomy of a sword--from the point, to the blade, to the grip--and the differences between one made in Central Europe and one made in Central Asia.
What's better: a battle-axe or a bayonet? Become an expert with Swords & Hilt Weapons!
- ISBN10 1607106388
- ISBN13 9781607106388
- Publish Date 26 February 2013
- Publish Status Out of Print
- Out of Print 17 July 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint Advantage Publishers Group
- Format Hardcover
- Pages 160
- Language English