For destroying the enemy. The various types of weapons were designed to counter the armor worn by knights. The flail and the mace were designed to allow a blow around the shield of a knight. Hammers and axes were designed to crush the armor and the limb or body behind it. The cross bow would penetrate the armor.
ofcause hands!
knights
Any kind of weapons.
Knights
By hand. They were impact weapons which inflicted blunt force injuries or edged weapons used to cut.
The most commonly used medieval throwing weapons in battle were the javelin, throwing axe, and throwing knife. These weapons were used by soldiers to attack enemies from a distance before engaging in close combat.
Yes, when they had to for protection. Much of the weapons used by the serfs were farm tools.
To be used in fighting and as ceremonial or status pieces.
Of course . - Weapons change and improve in almost every war.
swords, axes, and maces
The proper name of a medieval weapon would depend on what kind of weapon it was. Many different kinds of weapons were used during the Middle Ages.
Swords, shields and spears were common weapons of Medieval Warfare.