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Due to their length and weight, which was typically at least 1.4 m (4 ft 7 in) and around 2 kg (4.4 lb), Zweihänders required two hands, as the name implies; as such they require at least 25 cm (9.8 in) for the hilt. [2] Zweihänders that were 4 kg (8.8 lb) in weight or more were confined to parade and ceremonial use. [citation needed]
Zweihänder was first published by Grim & Perilous Studios in 2017 following a Kickstarter project that raised $61,743. [1] In 2019, Andrews McMeel Publishing took over publication. [ 2 ] However, this partnership ended during the COVID-19 lockdowns due to increased printing costs.
A longsword (also spelled as long sword or long-sword) is a type of European sword characterized as having a cruciform hilt with a grip for primarily two-handed use (around 15 to 30 cm or 6 to 12 in), a straight double-edged blade of around 80 to 110 cm (31 to 43 in), and weighing approximately 2 to 3 kg (4 lb 7 oz to 6 lb 10 oz).
It could also threaten the opponent in a duel and may have discouraged them from grabbing the blade. [1] Like other Zweihänders , they were used during the 16th century by the Landsknechts (well-trained and experienced swordsmen) for single-fights, protecting castle/town walls, or sometimes to protect the banner on the battlefield.
Doppelsöldner ("double-mercenaries", "double-pay men", [1] from German doppel-meaning double, Söldner meaning mercenary) were Landsknechte in 16th-century Germany who volunteered to fight in the front line, taking on extra risk, in exchange for double payment.
[1] [2] The compound Lantknecht was used during the 15th century for bailiffs or court ushers. The word Landsknecht first appeared in the German language circa 1470 to describe certain troops in the army of Charles, Duke of Burgundy. As early as 1500, the term was morphed into Lanzknecht, referring to the unit's use of the pike as its main ...
The Brotherhood of Saint Mark (German: Marxbrüder, Marx brothers) was the name of the most important organization of German swordsmen in the 16th century.. The Arms of the Brotherhood of St Mark The Federfechter coat of arms shows two hands gripping a quill, a griffin holding a sword (repeated as the crest), two crossing winged swords and a swordsman armed with a Zweihänder.
The first document of German heritage which shows fencing techniques is the Royal Armouries Ms.I.33, which was written around 1300.The next documents date from approximately a century later, when records of the tradition attributed to the 14th-century master Johannes Liechtenauer begin to appear.