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Oakeshott typology

A classification system for medieval swords developed by the historian Ewart Oakeshott. It categorizes blades based on their physical characteristics, such as length, profile, and fuller style, spanning from the late Viking Age to the Renaissance. The 'Type X' mentioned in the text describes the broad, flat blades common in the 9th and 10th centuries.

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