[Marileangorifurnimaluim]

Hey, Joy! That site you have there has a great bit on sword-making actually. Dig deeper into it. There's a link in the middle of the page. It describes the making of Viking swords, but it's detailed and should get you started. Here's another option: <A HREF="http://user.netonecom.net/~swordman/SwordMaking/SwordMaking.htm" TARGET=_blank>Rather scattered but very detailed and enthusiastic sword-making website.</A> Let me know if it was helpful, or if we need to keep looking.<P>I'm no expert on the different types of swords. <P>That said.. the two-handed sword is differentiated by it's extra-long handle, usually around 10-12 inches. The reason for the extra room is obvious: you need room for two hands.<P>Sometimes it's only the handle that's long, and the blade's only 40"; sometimes it can be as long as 60"(!) on something like a Claymore. <P>The Bastard sword is also called the Hand-and-a-half. The handle is about 8" or so. Not quite two-handed, not quite one-handed. Theory is you can use it for both. It's blade tends to be about the standard 36", but compared to the two-handed overall it's a bit shorter.<p>[ May 22, 2002: Message edited by: Marileangorifurnimaluim ]