Iberian Knight's Sword

Timeline

1. c. 1300–1380Toledo · CastileIn the 14th century, the Iberian knight's sword took on a standard form with a straight blade, diamond cross-section, and cruciform guard; craftsmen in Toledo and elsewhere forged them from high-quality carbon steel, supplying knights of the kingdoms and military orders.
2. 1401–1410Castile · CastileBetween 1401 and 1410, Castilian knights still carried such longswords in the Canary expeditions and military cooperation with France; the blade measured about 90–110 cm and, together with shield and lance, formed the knightly close-combat equipment set.
3. c. 1450–1550Iberian Peninsula · Iberian PeninsulaIn the mid-to-late 15th century, the spread of plate armor and dueling culture drove blades toward the thinner, thrust-oriented rapier, and the traditional knightly longsword's role on the battlefield and in court was gradually taken over by the new thrusting sword.