The Great Sword was designed to have reach, power, and versatility. A weapon so power when used properly it was at one point outlawed by the Swiss, who were one of the primary
advocates of its use able to cut the points of lances and long spears (pikes) in
battle.
Following last week’s lesson in Florentine Fighting, this week we
will go over the introduction to Two Handed weapons, Dane Axe and Great
Sword!