Drawing Swords, Hollywood Style

[eynon81]

[The Comrade]

after they were thoroughly bludgeoned by a sword or hammer, of course.

[eynon81]

[The Comrade]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Battle_of_Agincourt

good times

[Esin]

[eynon81]

[Professor]

No responses about how iron contracts when cooled (as does every other substance, except water), thereby debunking the "swords getting stuck in a metal sheath" position?

Also, why would a knight NOT sharpen his sword? Sure, you may not need the sharp edge when parrying (it'll notch), or when bashing against a breastplate (it'll chip or dull). But, when stabbing for a chink in the armor or a joint, usually protected only by leather and possibly chain mail, a sharp sword will stand a better chance of cutting through those.

I simply see no reason to NOT sharpen a sword, of any kind.

[The Comrade]

i don't think they would have used a bastard sword to poke for the tiny holes in another knights armor. as non already mentioned, the mercygiver served that purpose.

[eynon81]

[The Comrade]

also, i'm not saying they went into battle with lead pipes, but i really don't see why they would spend time before battle honing the edge on a sword that's going to be dulled or chipped in the first half hour.