Which came first: the knight or the Arming Sword? You see, no knight is really a knight until he's armed with his Arming Sword! Likewise, no knight can become a knight until he is knighted with an Arming Sword! Whoa. I guess that makes the Arming Sword an especially valuable piece of weaponry. But you already knew that, right? The Arming Sword, invented somewhere in the 11th Century, was modeled after a Viking Sword. This double edged weapon was a little over two feet in length and featured a single-handed cruciform hilt (handle). It was a mainstay for about as long as knights were doing their thing. So whether you're looking to build an epic Medieval battle, or make your very own Queen Elizabeth minifig knight Ringo (finally!), this custom LEGO sword has possibilities!