How long would a sword last in battle?

"A sword could last X years in peacetime, but during a prolonged conflict it would need to be repaired or replaced every Y months..." @Nerrolken: IMHO the "during prolong conflict" part should also include the intensity of use. "This sword has warranty of 25 years or 1000 blows, whichever comes first."

How often would swords break in battle?

Sometimes the blade is just weakened already. As a general rule, a modern practice sword has a reasonable life span of about 2-3 years, assuming that you're training with it for 2 hours, twice per week each week. So on the whole, however, swords won't just break for no reason; but they're not indestructible.

How long is a good sword?

A 30-inch blade length is the most common length, generally fitting those between 5'8" and 5'11" in height. For those intending to execute manual of arms, blade length is important.

Can swords last forever?

Assuming thorough, regular maintenance, a sword can last almost indefinitely - the oldest one I've held that has seen use was about 250 years old and might still be usable, given a good cleaning.

What is the longest sword?

The largest sword measures 14.93 m (48 ft 11.79 in) and was achieved by Fujairah Crown Prince Award (UAE) at the Al Saif roundabout and Fujairah Fort, in Fujairah, UAE, on 16 December 2011.

How Long Would A Real Sword Duel Last?

How long is a samurai sword?

The standard contemporary katana size is around 40 inches. However, some schools require a specific length or combination of lengths due to the practical applications of the forms, such as fighting indoors or disarming aggressors. The most common sizes include: Daito : 40 inches.

How heavy is a real sword?

As leading sword expert Ewart Oakeshott unequivocally stated: "Medieval Swords are neither unwieldably heavy nor all alike - the average weight of any one of normal size is between 2.5 lb. and 3.5 lbs. Even the big hand-and-a-half 'war' swords rarely weigh more than 4.5 lbs.

How long was a Claymore sword?

On average, the claymore had a forty-two inch blade and thirteen inch grip, making the total length of the weapon fifty-five inches. Due to its mass, the claymore weighed over five pounds; to carry the abnormally large blade, Scottish clansmen would often use a shoulder sheath to carry their claymores on their backs.

How heavy is the heaviest sword?

The Claymore measured approximately 140 inches and weighed about 2.5 kilos. The largest sword in the history of this model measured 2.24 meters and weighing about 10 kilos. The Claymore was used by a Scottish giant whose name and origin is unknown, although it is believed that this person belonged to the Clan Maxwell.

Did knights fight in full armor?

People assume that knights were the only people who wore armor during battles, but this is certainly not true. While there's no denying that knights were the dominant force of most armies in medieval times and almost all of them wore armor, there were plenty of others who wore it too!

Can a sword stab through armor?

The answer to this is a general 'no. ' Especially since you say 'reliably' - swords in any form are not armour-piercing weapons. Regarding the use of swords in battle, it is true that a sword cannot penetrate plate armour.

Did armor stop swords?

18. Some swords could cut through plate armor. False. Although maile armor ("chain mail") was not foolproof against strong sword cuts, a fighter in full plate armor was however effectively immune to the edged blows of swords.

What is the strongest sword in history?

This weapon allowed the Roman Empire to grow and maintain its power for hundreds of years. Many historians consider the gladius the deadliest sword in history, as it is estimated to have killed more people than any other blade.

Why is a katana curved?

At first, the Katana had straight blades, but as time passed, these received curves due to their efficiency in battle. Since the Katana are slicing weapons, its blades are made curved to execute a better cutting motion.

What is the sharpest sword in the world?

Is a diamond sword possible?

While it may be possible to create a sword shaped object from diamond it is simply too brittle to be used effectively. On a side note a sword of pure carbon would also lack the mass to be effective against a similar sized steel blade.

Do swords bend?

A blade that bends is preferable to one that breaks, chips or cracks along its edge. The fact that a blade bends in lieu of breaking while sustaining no edge damage reveals that its metallurgical structure is in good condition. A sword bends because of damage to its internal crystalline structure.

What causes a sword to bend?

Depending on the carbon content and the heat treatment (and other alloying elements), the sword will either break or take a set (i.e., get a permanent bend).

Can katanas cut through bone?

Katanas are sharp and strong enough to cut cleanly through bone, metal, armor, and probably even the sun, if only someone could get close enough.

Are katanas illegal?

Modern produced katanas are illegal. Not at all. To quote from the site you linked, Samurai and other curved swords are legal, AS LONG AS they have been handmade using traditional production methods.

Why do samurai have 2 swords?

The concept of the daisho originated with the pairing of a short sword with whatever long sword was being worn during a particular time period. The tachi would be paired with a tantō, and later the katana would be paired with another shorter katana.