Did knights ever use shields?

By the time knights were wearing armor like this? No, not really, except sometimes as extra safety equipment when jousting for sport. read more

Near the end of the medieval period knights did not use shields because the armor was so good(other soldiers with out such good armor did). But before the advancement of plate armor shields were a must in warfare. read more

When fighting against other armored knights, a man-at-arms would use a technique called half-swording, where he would grip the sword by the middle of the blade in order to thrust through the gaps of his opponent's armor. read more

Yes most modern depiction of knights in a complete set of gothic style plate armor toting a massive kite shield would be false. Just remember that smaller shields could be and were used by knights in combat. Especially if the knight in question did not have the most up to date protection. read more