Swords

In the late thirteenth century, the most common type of sword was the broad sword, the more famous Scottish sword, The Claymore didn't come along until later. These Broadswords had sharp edges to cut with, but the blades were also heavy enough to break bones through an opponent's armour.

Battle Axe

Another common weapon used in Scotland was the battle axe. Many weapons were developed by peasants, who slightly altered the tools they used on a daily basis in their lives. The axe was one of these, firstly changed from woodaxes and developing into the mighty double headed battleaxe. Our group has several different axes, most of which were made by Ben.

Polearms

Another weapon common amongst the Scottish peasants was the Polearm. There are many differing types rangeing from the simple but effective spear to the more complicated Halberd with one sharp edge and a spike on top for stabbing. These weapons are most effective used in large numbers as proved by Sir William Wallace who used them to great effect against mounted English knights.

Morning Star

One of the most unusual weapons around the Flail or morning star was a spiked ball on a chain attached to a wooded handle. These weapons are more commonly used in jousting tournaments than in battles and are great fun to use. You can disarm an opponent easily with one of these by wrapping the chain around his weapon and pulling.

Mace

Not the modern day anti-mugging spray, but carrying one of these around would be a great deterent to would-be thieves! Ben made this and it's very heavy. The idea behind this weapon is simple. Smash things up. If your opponent has a shield, smash it to bits, then smash him to bits. Simple and effective!

Daggers

A small weapon which may appear useless on a battle field. However, Daggers could be very useful towards the end of a battle. Knights in heavy armour would often be left prone on the ground, either too tired to lift themselves or too exhausted. They could easily and quickly be dispatched with a dagger. Similarly, many injured men could be spared from a slow and painful death with a deftly hefted dagger.

Bows

Perhaps one of the safest weapons around, a bow could be fired from a great distance were the Archer would be safe. These men were lightly armoured and should easily have been able to outmanouver any troops who could seriously damage them. Like polearms bows are most effective when used in large numbers as they can create a deadly rain of missiles.

Arrows

Arrows, like most other weapons come in a variety of shapes and sizes. In modern times we have armour piercing bullets but back in medival times there were armour piercing arrows. These had longer heads which it was hoped would fit more easily through the gaps in chainmail. Other arrows that existed were specifically designed for maiming horses and other for cutting ropes or ruining sails on ships.