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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dannyalcatraz" data-source="post: 6057612" data-attributes="member: 19675">One of the less obvious advantages of the larger swords in the age of plate was the sheer mass behind the wedge of its blade: even though that mass was not concentrated at the end of the weapon's length like an axe, it still concentrated a lot of force into a small area, which actually let them do damage via hydrostatic shock even without penetrating the armor.That alone could cause a limb to go limp, temporarily disrupt the ability to breathe or even stun an opponent much like a blow to the head.Yes, blunt weapons did that better, but again, the key to the sword is situational flexibility and speed, and the heavier swords of the age of plate needed that extra mass do deliver such blows.</blockquote>