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Actually, many swords are not shaped like a cross, but swords like scimitars and sabers are curved. As for straight swords, many are shaped like very elongated crosses. The hand-guard at the top, by the handle, is intended to keep your hand from sliding down the blade from sweat, injuring you, and it prevents the other man's blade from hitting your hand. The blade and handle make up the large part of the sword with the hand-guard near the handle end. The shape of a cross wasn't entirely intentional, it just happened to be the most convenient shape to mass-produce, while keeping the hands of the wielder safe.
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Did any blacksmith's make swords?
Most blacksmiths shoed horses, or made nails, or made plows or tools. But some of the did make swords, and a few blacksmiths specialized in making swords and halberds and pikes.
How did the vikings make their swords?
The Romans used swords because they didn't have Kalashnikovs, Uzi, or AK 47s. Swords were the weapon of the times and that's what the ancients used.
Why are Greek theaters shaped like a circle?
It was most convenient because they were able to seat more people.
What technology did they use in Battle of Hastings?
The primary technology used in the Battle of Hastings was weaponry such as swords, spears, and arrows. Horses were also used for cavalry charges. However, there was no advanced technology like gunpowder or heavy artillery.
Who invented the medieval shield?
The sword comes from the ancient Chinese. The medieval swords come up from different ages like iron age, bronze age, middle ages, late middle ages and the modern era. In medieval swords so many swords are categorized so specifically we cannot say who invented these.
What is a military badge that has a crown in the center and 2 diagonal swords It is a soft metal that looks like brass and has 4 main segments shaped like a cross with 3 points on each segment?
Segments? What do you mean by Segments? Is it shaped like a Cross (+)? Or is it shaped like a Sun Burst with Rays radiating out from the center? Need more description. Size? Badge with Cross and Crossed Swords can fit several different things. Polishregimental badges prior to WW2 used the Maltese Cross symbol and many had swords---but not many had Crowns. It could possibly be a Medal issued by a country. Germany's Spanish Cross was a Maltese Cross that came in two versions; one with crossed swords and one without. But these had an Eagle and Swastika between each "arm" of the cross. No Crown. The size might help. The British wore a collar insignia ("collar dog") that was a miniature variant of their Cap Badge. They were different in many cases and there may be such a badge for this purpose. Also, the position of the Crown would be helpful: most British badges had the Crown resting on top of the badge.
What was the most unusual thing about Saint Andrew?
He was crucified on an X-shaped cross.
What is the Most recent discovered bacterial shape?
Star shaped and cross sectioned
When were metal swords invented?
Metal swords developed gradually from the scythe. The scythe is a farming tool used to harvest grain. It is a long, single edged blade attached to a wooden handle. Swords were developed indepentantly by different people on different continents. No one knows for sure what year they first appeared, but they were certainly around shortly after metal forging was invented in each of the civilizations that eventually had them. There are records and/or drawings of people having swords as far back as the ancient Egyptians. The styles and sizes of swords have developed differently and changed over time. The classic two edged, cross shaped sword that most people think of when the see or hear the word, developed around the year 800 AD in Western Europe. Most earlier swords looked more like macheties and usually had only one sharp edge.
Why is the church square?
Well, the truth is, most churches are shaped in a cross, with the altar at the top with a pulpit close to it on the inner edge of one of the sides, and with the font down at the bottom. It is shaped as a cross in memory of Jesus Christ, our Saviour.
What object is shaped like decagon?
One of the most common answers is a five-shaped star.
What animal is shaped most like a cheetah?
A Cheetah
Why was the wedge invented?
The inventor of the wedge is unknown but the machine has been around since 7000 BC
What country in Europe is shaped like a kangaroo?
Greece is most likely the closest to being shaped like a kangaroo, although no country has ever been labeled as being shaped like a kangaroo.
Which country in Europe is shaped like a kangaroo?
Greece is most likely the closest to being shaped like a kangaroo, although no country has ever been labeled as being shaped like a kangaroo.
Why are candy boxes shaped like hearts?
Candy boxes are shaped in hearts because most people like to give their partner them as a sign of their love.
Name of a building that is shaped like a polygon?
The Pentagon is a famous building that has an unusual shape, that of a pentagon or 5-sided polygon. But most buildings are shaped like polygons. It is just that they are shaped like rectangles and squares, which are also polygons.
