When you became a knight what kind of weapons would you use?

         When you became a knight your most special weapon was your sword because it represented the symbol of knighthood and was kept close at hand, even during peacetime. Many knights also named their swords special names. When a knight charged into battle he used what's called a lance which is a long wooden spear with a tip of a sharp steel blade and could strike at a short distance or be thrown a long distance. A mace was usually used for knocking people off their horses because the mace was made like a club. The mace could also bring nasty blows to the head and body!  Another weapon used by knights was a flail. The flail was a weapon with a wood handle and a chain attached that held a metal ball covered in spikes.

         As for defensive weapons knights used whats called a caltrop and this weapon was covered in iron spikes and was thrown to the ground to stop horses and men. Swords in this period were made for stabbing and thrusting and was the knights last resort if the previous weapon failed. And if the sword failed then in my opinion the knights fate wouldn't be good, but the knight could use a dagger which is like a knife but a little bigger and a tad bit sharper. Now back to swords, some swords could be up to 4 feet long!! These swords usually needed both hands to swing them but most couldn't even pick them up! All the weapons the knights used were brutal and deadly and were made to kill.