Swords are everywhere…
You will find
swords everywhere. It’s a familiar object in both history and modern culture with the same symbolism. You will see it in movies and TV shows, video games, and even toys. You can also find them in flags, symbols, designs, and statues. Eventually, you will find it surrounded by literature, art, civic and legal domains. Also, it’s a part of military dress uniforms and worn as a national outfit or religious costume in many parts of the world. It continues to be a popular martial arts weapon for training or a weapon for recreational sport.
Has the original purpose of the sword is changed?
As a functional tool, the object is not being used for its original purpose as in preceding centuries. With the exclusion of the limited use of sabers and cutlasses in the confines of the modern era. No one uses the weapon for its intended purpose anymore such as causing harm to another individual and prevent such harm in personal armed combat. Possibly no other historical object is as universal in world culture as a medieval sword. Though, it no longer serves its original efficacy.
As a simple fact, this object is obsolescent as equipment of war, dueling and self-defense outshines everything we know and can do with it. Nowadays, no one trains themselves with battle ready swords to attain their genuine goal of engaging in violence against armed adversaries. The reality and original purpose of swords have long faded. Still, we are highly fascinated by these objects.
Why swords still fascinates us?
You might be thinking why sword retains such appeal and mystery? What is all about its wisdom and mystique? The story of the medieval swords is also known as the story of humanity. We progressed as civilizations and the sword has eventually become part of our culture. The long-bladed hand-weapon emerged in myriad forms around the world with distinct technical capacities of the manufacturers and the martial needs of users.
You won’t find any other medieval weapon made by a specialized craftsman neither the
axe nor
knife or
spear, all of them have uses in hunting and camping. Only the origin of the sword had tied directly to the job of the warrior. You will see it as a symbol of justice and right across the world. It is known as the weapon of masters and champions and the most preferred arm for heroes. You can also call it the rightful representation of monarchs and cavaliers, generals and commandants. The art was valued as the highest form of fighting skills on the battlefield in solitary fight or secretive duel of integrity.
You won’t find any other personal sidearm with so much diversity and variety in design and conception. Also, not as decorated and valued as this queen of weapons. The techniques and methods are available in several forms from one-handed, double-handed, single or two-edged to thrust and slice. The artistry entices the highest artisans and blade-smiths to come up with their creative talent with the metalwork. The beauty of line and excellence of arc speaks to its mystery and inheritance.
For those who are compelled to investigate the mysteries of stories, the wield of mastery is a never-ending path. It induces power and prestige with the commitment of safety protection. At the same time, it projects risk and threat to a violent death. The phrases of the sword still boom in our culture such as the clang of conflicting steel itself.
Conclusion
The sword has transformed over the centuries, modified and adapted to meet diverse challenges in various environments in different hands. Though the true calling of swordsmen and the brutal reality of sword fights have lost to time, still the sword preserves.
