Weapons Training Training in the use of the lance was practised at the Quintain and included tilting and "Running at the Rings". Training in the use of swords and other close combat weapons were practised at the Pell. Knights weapons training even extended into a game - Pell Mell! read more
The weapons used in the Middle Ages ( Medieval period ) by Knights. Different Types of Knights Weapons. Skill in the use of Medieval weapons and understanding the strategy of Medieval Warfare was necessary and a played a vital part in Medieval life of a knight. Knights Weapons included the following devices. read more
Spear, axe, and dagger. Those are your quintessential knightly weapons. The spear (“lance”), because it’s a very sensible weapon to use on horseback, and knights (at least continental European knights) thought of themselves as cavalry first and foremost. read more
Weapons Knights of the Middle Ages used a variety of weapons. Some weapons were more effective when charging on a horse (like the lance), while others were better for hand to hand combat (like the sword). Lance - The lance was a long wooden pole with a metal tip and hand guards. Because the lance was so long, the knight could attack from his horse. read more