In ASOIAF (and presumably real life) combatants use blunted

Parallelism – Mythological weave of Ice & Fire

In ASOIAF, why did they use Valyrian steel for swords, rather than spears? Spears would allow you to make more weapons with the same amount of material (and more effective weapons). (I

Eddard Stark – Mythological weave of Ice & Fire

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Is there an equivalent for the Citadel anywhere in Westeros where people can learn how to fight with swords? As in, a swordsmanship academy of sorts? - Quora

Did jousters use blunted lances or normal ones? I wrote a story on my FB page about a tourney and I said that the lances were blunted. - Quora

The World of Ice & Fire: The Untold History of Westeros and the Game of Thrones

Was Tywin invading the Riverlands in Game of Thrones justified by the fact that Catelyn had Tyrion? Or was it an overreaction? - Quora

Were any maces or axes balanced, or was this exclusively for swords? - Quora

Parallelism – Mythological weave of Ice & Fire

Were there any equivalents to brass knuckles/knuckle dusters in the medieval period? Alternatively, was the utility these offered largely unnecessary in an era of armor? - Quora

Would a knight in ASoIaF use a longsword or an arming sword? - Quora

In ASOIAF (and presumably real life) combatants use blunted 'tourney swords' in tournaments and practices. Was there an equivalent for non-edged weapons like hammers, maces, etc.? - Quora