🗡️Curved guards are designed to trap and control an opponent's blade.
👐Curved guards expose the hand more, increasing the risk of injury.
🛡️Straight guards provide better hand protection but have less control.
🤔Sword design is a balance between fighting practicality and wearing practicality.
⚔️Certain guard designs combine curved and straight elements for maximum efficiency.
Why were curved guards developed?
—Curved guards were developed to trap and control an opponent's blade more effectively.
Why don't all swords have curved guards?
—Curved guards expose the hand more, increasing the risk of injury.
Do curved guards offer any advantages?
—Curved guards provide better control over an opponent's blade.
Are straight guards more common in history?
—Yes, straight guards were more common throughout medieval history.
Is there a perfect guard design?
—The best guard design combines curved elements for control and straight sections for hand protection.
01:06Straight cross guards were common throughout medieval history.
02:33Curved guards were developed to trap and control an opponent's blade more effectively.
05:21Curved guards expose the hand more, increasing the risk of injury.
07:20Straight guards provide better hand protection but have less control.
09:24The best guard design combines curved elements for control and straight sections for hand protection.
