The Longsword and Warsword

The longsword (also referred to as a warsword) was a common name used in reference to long bladed, double edged, and straight hilted swords throughout the Middle Ages in Europe. The longsword was the weapon most commonly used by European knights during the crusades. It was designed to be wielded by those with strength and could be thrust, used to slash, and even crush armor. Larger than a common or short sword but smaller than a bastard sword, the longsword was an effective weapon for centuries in Europe.

Searches for double edged swords have been directed to this page.  The term double edged sword is descriptive only of the weapon's blade, not the weapon design itself.  Double edged swords all had a blade similar to the weapons pictured here. The size of the weapon varied, obviously, but for the purposes of displaying the double edged sword common in Elanthia, these pictures should suffice.

An interesting note:  the expression "to pummel someone" derives from the practice in close quarters combat of striking an opponent with the pommel  (round knob at the end of the sword opposite the point) of the weapon hilt.  Pummeling an individual was also a non-lethal form of attack and was common practice when trying to break up a fracus.