Can it be Done? - Defeating the “King of Weapons“...

Looking for unique wedding bands or badass bling for your personal style? Get 20% off Thorum rings with coupon code SKALL: The spear has been called the “king of weapons“, and it was ubiquitous on the battlefields of history. It was also used in judicial duels and even self-defense situations. The reach and speed makes it able to put a lot of pressure on shorter weapons. So how would a swordsman deal with it (in an unarmored duel)? So let’s take a look at what makes spears so dangerous, what options you have with a longsword or single-handed sword, which techniques 15th and 16th century manuscripts suggest, and how it all works out in sparring against a fully resisting opponent. You might find this useful as reference for medieval or fantasy settings in your writing, RPG worldbuilding, or video game design. Let me know what you think. Other relevant videos: Sword vs. Polearm - Can You Just CUT it Off?