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Estoc, early 1500s. Creator: Unknown.

Estoc, early 1500s. The French word estoc means "thrust" and therefore was adopted as the name for this long thrusting sword. It has a fairly long grip and simple cross-shaped hilt. The rigid blade, designed for thrusting at armored opponents, is three-sided for strength. The estoc was sometimes carried from the saddle. From the early 1300s, it was used by cavalrymen as an auxiliary side arm when a horseman had dismounted.
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Estoc, early 1500s. Creator: Unknown.
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Estoc, early 1500s. The French word estoc means "thrust" and therefore was adopted as the name for this long thrusting sword. It has a fairly long grip and simple cross-shaped hilt. The rigid blade, designed for thrusting at armored opponents, is three-sided for strength. The estoc was sometimes carried from the saddle. From the early 1300s, it was used by cavalrymen as an auxiliary side arm when a horseman had dismounted.
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Image size:
2211 x 5000 px | 31.6 MB
Print size:
18.7 x 42.3 cm | 7.4 x 16.7 in (300 dpi)
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