Talk:List of medieval weapons

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[edit] Accuracy

I've removed a number of items from this list that didn't belong to the period. Three Japanese weapons I've been unable to confirm. They're listed below: Durova 23:46, 6 March 2006 (UTC)

I've removed even more, Ive removed the Katana becasue the Japanese Fuedal period isn't generally considered Medival. I removed the Machete for obvious reasons, the Sabre because it was mainly used long after the medieval period was over, and the Kindjal for the same reason.- Moshe Constantine Hassan Al-Silverburg | Talk


I have put the sabre back in, it belongs back in the article because it was commonly used by the horsemen (not knights) of Eastern Europe during the last few centuries of the medieval era. Arctic Warfare 19:43, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] A few additions...

Scale Armour should also be added. I have also added the two-handed sword and the shortsword in the sword section. It would be silly trying to have a medieval list without these. The two-handed sword was mostly ceremonial, but there are a few accounts of it being used in battle, mainly the Claymor or Claymore of the Scots. Ringmail has been added, (which is similar to chainmail, but there are differences, mainly the rings being smaller. Stiletto has been added. Also, the most gaping hole in the article was Bastard Sword. This has also been added. Arctic Warfare 19:44, 24 August 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Does this page include stuff from all parts of the world during that time?

I'll put stuff up from all over for the moment, but if you guys say so, I'll stop.65.172.233.90 05:52, 7 December 2006 (UTC)

[edit] Why maybe saber should be removed from this page

The page on the saber says it "traces its origins to the backsword." The backsword is described as having been invented at the beginning of the Early Modern period. The Early Modern period is described as the period after the middle ages. Feo takahari 22:56, 16 March 2007 (UTC)

By the way, it was purely an accident that I marked this as a minor edit. I didn't intend to.

[edit] Perhaps a renaming for the article soon.

The article seems to be getting a bit off track from "Weapons". I propose it be renamed to Medieval Tools of Warfare or something along those lines. That way, it covers the whole spectrum of weapons, siege engines, armor, and I suppose castle structures too. —The preceding unsigned comment was added by 69.210.74.249 (talk) 17:53, 28 April 2007 (UTC).

[edit] Too euro centric

Add weapons from around the world into this article. Malamockq 21:17, 31 July 2007 (UTC)

As far as I'm aware, "Medieval" refers to a period of time specifically in Europe. If I'm correct in thinking this, we either need to re-name the article (if we want to include non-European weapons), or make it clear that this page refers specifically to European weapons. Midnight Bliss (talk) 03:38, 12 April 2008 (UTC)

[edit] Pics

This list could do with some sweet pics. Miserlou 20:22, 6 October 2007 (UTC)