Tag: fantasy

  • The misconceptions about swords

    The misconceptions about swords

    How heavy do you think a sword is? I’ve asked this question many times, and more often than not, people guess 20-100 lbs. Many people tend to believe that swords, and armor, is very heavy, clunky, and difficult to carry, let alone wield. I started taking Historical European Martial Arts (HEMA) classes a few years…