Why were HAND GUARDS not needed on BRONZE AGE SWORDS?

scholagladiatoria Published October 6, 2025

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Why do Bronze Age swords usually have almost no hand protection? There are several reasons, but one of these might really surprise you! ▼3 extra EXCLUSIVE videos each month on PATREON, which make this channel possible: https://www.patreon.com/scholagladiatoria ▼Facebook & Twitter updates, info, memes and fun: https://www.facebook.com/historicalfencing/ https://twitter.com/scholagladiato1 ▼Schola Gladiatoria HEMA - sword fighting classes in the UK: https://www.swordfightinglondon.com ▼Matt Easton's website & Pinterest: https://www.matt-easton.co.uk/ https://www.pinterest.co.uk/matt_easton/_saved/ ▼Easton Antique Arms - antique swords for sale: https://www.antique-swords.co.uk #archaeology #bronzeage #history