Index card 21

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The spear to the anglo-saxon warrir was used as either a hand to hand combat weapon or as a missile. The sword wasn't as common because only the wealthiest of warriors could own it. The Seaxe was a knife that would be used as a tool and a last ditch weapon. Since training didn't cover the use of ranged weapons, the sling and bow and arrow, these were even less common than the sword. Killing a foe at long range was also not considered honorable.