And what country can preserve its liberties if their rulers are not warned from time to time that their people preserve the spirit of resistance? Let them take arms. The remedy is to set them right as to facts, pardon and pacify them. What signify a few lives lost in a century or two? The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants.
Not really enough room on that handle for a good two handed grip. The rim at the bottom of that pommel will create a hot spot for sure with real use me thinks. Klaus
How did they fight or even move with all of that armor? Must weigh at least 60 pounds.
Nemo
P.S. Inquiring on the subject of weight, articles indicate it generally weighed from 35 to 60 pounds with jousting armor going to 100 pounds and beyond.
You're changing it up.
ReplyDeleteI expected another "Me At Work Today". :)
His pronouns are "Sir" or "My Lord".
ReplyDeleteAbout as badass a warrior picture I have ever seen
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Not really enough room on that handle for a good two handed grip. The rim at the bottom of that pommel will create a hot spot for sure with real use me thinks.
ReplyDeleteKlaus
We need to start up The Crusades again.
ReplyDeleteHolding a sword by the sharp part doesn't seem like a good idea.
ReplyDeleteHow did they fight or even move with all of that armor? Must weigh at least 60 pounds.
ReplyDeleteNemo
P.S. Inquiring on the subject of weight, articles indicate it generally weighed from 35 to 60 pounds with jousting armor going to 100 pounds and beyond.
You can find web videos of various workouts while wearing full armor suits. Amazing what one could do in it!
DeleteIt's not that bad, because it's spread equally all over the body, and it's properly jointed to move with you.
ReplyDeleteIt'll work you out, and smoke you on a hot day, but I've met guys who could do a standard Army "O" Course in full plate.
And then collapse, but at the finish line.
Beats hell over a simple linen jersey.