hand and a half sword

Professor_Jack said:
true, but "greatsword" is used in modern vernacular to describe a specific kind of two-handed sword, which is not typified by the two swords in question.
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Amongst some. It is entirely superficial without further explanation, which is why I bothered to share that wiki which explains the ambiguity in the use of the terms. If someone asks me where to get a greatsword, I would then ask them for more detail on what their ideal is.

If someone tells a type XIIa or XIIIa are longswords, I'd generally shrug my shoulders and snicker but they would be using the term in modern vernacular incorrectly.

Indeed, if you regard the Albion XIIa and XIIIa models as longswords, Albion would disagree with you (just as many beyond the superficial would).

Please do elucidate us as to what you feel a greatsword is and post up some references on the adoption of the term in modern vernacular.

Cheers

GC

Adding this post as a reminder of higher learning ;)
Professor_Jack said:
This post has been proven essentially entirely wrong, removed to prevent further response/argument
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Professor_Jack said:
or i could just say bite me and go on to ignore you in the future.
that seems easier
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It seems when taken to task, your first response is to react with hostility instead of discussing the facts. Unable to support your platform, you respond as an ill tempered child. You won't put me on ignore but you may retreat once more, only to return with more assumed truths.


Post up an example of what you see as a greatsword in the modern vernacular. That should be as easy as water rolling of the back of a duck. Yet you respond with a high school taunt instead of proving your point. If you are bitter about being wrong in the past, maybe don't make assertions you can't back up.

Simple enough stuff.

Cheers

GC
 
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