Swords were an important status symbol in the Middle Ages. They were a sign of prestige for medieval knights and throughout the years, the blade and sword designs adapted to suit the military tactics of the period. Some swords were crafted with stabbing in mind, while others were for cutting and slashing.. The Sword of Mercy (Curtana) One of the ceremonial swords used in the coronation of the British monarchs, this weapon dates back to the 11th century and was said to belong to King Edward the Confessor. The end of it has been broken off, and the legends surrounding the sword say that its blunt edge was meant to represent mercy.

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By the middle ages or medieval period, European blacksmiths could produce high-quality weapons for soldiers at a mass level. The knight class would expect ornately carved pieces that were combat-ready, while foot soldiers were happy for anything sturdy and reliable. Many of the medieval weapons, such as the sword and bow, had been used for. The sword, revered for its versatility in close-quarters combat, was a symbol of power and skill, often personalized with distinct hilts or engravings. Varieties such as the arming sword were popular during the high middle ages while longswords dominated battlefields towards the late middle ages.