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The assumption that many or most people using swords were skilled or had anything near formal training is probably wrong though. Most people who didn't make a l
by t-3 2y ago
The assumption that many or most people using swords were skilled or had anything near formal training is probably wrong though. Most people who didn't make a living with weapons for generations probably learned to fight by wrestling and hitting each other with sticks like modern children still do, and learn the rest through practical experience.
- jjk166 2y agoIn the bronze age the only people who had swords were almost certainly making a living with the weapons. These were expensive items, comparable to a car in modern days - it wasn't astronomically out of reach but it would be a major purchase for anyone who wasn't rich. They were often intricately designed for aesthetics and were prized items. People who didn't fight for a living (and even many that did) would use much less expensive and skill intensive weapons.