Were Medieval Swords Heavy? #shorts #history

A knight's sword as a giant slab of iron he could barely lift? Not even close. According to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, a single-handed medieval sword weighed on average 2 to 4 pounds, and even the large two-handed swords of the 14th to 16th century rarely weighed more than 10 pounds. The length of the blade was counterbalanced by the weight of the pommel, which made these swords light and sophisticated weapons. For comparison, a 1.5-litre bottle of water weighs about 3.3 pounds. How heavy did you think a sword was? Animated history for educational purposes. Source: Dirk H. Breiding, "Arms and Armor: Common Misconceptions and Frequently Asked Questions", The Metropolitan Museum of Art. #shorts #history #swords #medieval #knights #middleages #longsword #mythbusting #militaryhistory #historyfacts #animation