Thrusting Sword (Estoc)

Art Institute of Chicago

Thrusting Sword (Estoc)

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Date
c.1520—c.1540
Medium
Steel, brass, wood, and leather
Culture
Germany
Department
Applied Arts of Europe
Institution
Art Institute of Chicago
Object ID
106214

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Stiff-bladed swords or estocs were designed to pierce through the joints or gaps of plate armor. They were often kept on the front of the saddle of a well-equipped man-at-arms and used as an auxiliary weapon in addition to an arming sword, war hammer, or mace. This example with its crutch-shaped pommel (top end) is a rare type. This unusual device may have been designed to help wedge the back end of the sword hilt into the user’s elbow or upper arm while holding the blade with two hands and pressing the point through a pinned opponent’s armor.

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Credit line
George F. Harding Collection

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Object type
AAT300036926

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  • Representative object from the topic European Edged Weapons Collection
    European Edged Weapons Collection

    These objects are all European swords, daggers, and bladed weapons from the medieval and early modern periods, showcasing the arms and armor traditions across the continent.

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