Why is Longclaw a bastard sword?

Longclaw is a bastard sword (also known as a "Hand-and-a-half sword"), which is longer than a longsword, but shorter than a greatsword. Greatswords are so large that they can only be wielded using both hands, preventing usage of a shield.
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Why is a longsword called a bastard sword?

The bastard sword, also known as a hand-and-a-half sword, was primarily used with one hand but featured a longer grip that allowed the use of both hands. Neither a one-handed nor two-handed sword, the bastard sword was not a member of either family, hence its name.
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Is Longclaw a bastard sword?

Longclaw is a Valyrian steel bastard sword that was the ancestral weapon of House Mormont for five centuries. When Lord Jeor Mormont retired from his lordship to take the black and command the Night's Watch, he passed it to his son and heir, Ser Jorah Mormont.
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What is the story behind the Longclaw sword?

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Mormont is then compelled to narrate the story behind his sword. He tells Jon he inherited the blade from his father. The reason why Longclaw isn't in Jorah's ownership is because he was exiled from the North by Ned Stark for selling slaves: The Mormonts have carried it for five centuries.
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What was special about Longclaw?

What is so special about the Longclaw other than being made of Valyrian steel? Longclaw is a Valyrian steel sword that was the ancestral weapon of House Mormont of Bear Island for five centuries.
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Is Longclaw really dark sister?

They are the same sword, the supposed Longclaw is a sword that does not exist, the descriptions of Dark-Sister and Longclaw are exactly the same, extremely light longswords with three flutes on the blade to reduce their weight.
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Why did Longclaw open its eyes?

The sword doesn't have a consciousness of it's own not it was warged into by Bran. It was simply a reflection of the crystals that make the eyes of Wolf pommel on its handle.
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What is the difference between a longsword and a bastard sword?

The names derive from words popular at different times and places. For example, 'longsword' is related to the German 'langshwert', and 'bastard sword' from the French 'épée bâtarde', but they all refer to the same basic form, a double edged sword with a grip large enough to be used with two hands.
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Why doesn't Jon Snow's sword break?

Longclaw is made of Valyrian steel, a rare and magical metal that is said to be exceptionally strong and sharp. Valyrian steel is also known to have magical properties that make it effective against the White Walkers, who are vulnerable to certain materials such as dragonglass and Valyrian steel.
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Why did Mormont give Jon Longclaw?

It was House Mormont's ancestral sword that Jeor had once given to Jorah, until Jorah went into exile, leaving the sword behind, which went back to Jeor. He gives it to Jon, in a way symbolizing his hope that Jon could succeed him as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch.
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Is Longclaw dead?

One day, the Echidna Tribe hunted Sonic back to Longclaw's home, causing a chase that ended with Longclaw sending Sonic to Earth through a ring. Guarding the ring, she soon falls to the Echidna Tribe. After her death, the residents of the island made a memorial to honor her legacy.
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Who killed Longclaw?

Longclaw is killed by the Echidna Tribe. The residents of the island find out about her death and create a memorial for her and eventually stop visiting her former home out of respect. Her home is eventually neglected and vines grow around it.
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Was Longclaw Sonic's mom?

(And neither is SatAM, AoStH or Sonic X to my understanding) As for Longclaw within the Sonic movie, well she was Sonic's protector and caregiver/mentor but that doesn't make her his biological mother.
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Is Excalibur a bastard sword?

It's a bastard sword. Arming swords are one handed, where you either need to choke your grip up to the guard or grab the pommel with your off-hand in order to two-hand it. Meanwhile longswords (also erroneously called broadswords) or zweihanders posses a much longer blade.
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Is The Excalibur a longsword?

Excalibur is often portrayed as a longsword. However, during the 6th century when King Arthur supposedly lived (the earliest sources date to this period), it is more than likely he would have had a short blade, similar to a Roman gladius.
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Was Excalibur a longsword or greatsword?

Excalibur has been depicted as everything from a Roman gladius to a late medieval longsword. A mythical one drawn From a Stone.
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Why can't White Walkers swim?

Because of this alleged natural aversion to salt, the White Walkers might not be able to spend long periods of time in salt water, which would make swimming or walking across sea near-to-impossible for them.
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Is the needle Valyrian steel?

No. Needle is made from castle forged steel smithed by Mikken, the blacksmith of Winterfell. It was Jon's parting gift to Arya. It is a thin, slender sword made especially to suit Arya's build.
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What is a White Walkers weakness?

Weaknesses. A White Walker falling apart after being stabbed by Dragonglass. The only known weaknesses of White Walkers are weapons made of dragonglass or valyrian steel.
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Is A katana stronger than a longsword?

A springier blade, such as on the longsword, is able to endure fatigue and abuse over longer periods. However, a more robust blade able to resist breaking will tolerate greater sudden stress as in cutting powerfully at more resistant materials, which the katana achieves.
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Is a Zweihander a longsword?

Early Zweihänders were simply larger versions of longswords.
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What is better claymore or bastard sword?

Claymore has 10 higher base damage but scaling is exactly the same on both. Claymore has better range but bastard sword has slightly higher counter damage and lower weight. Majestic gs, mastodon gs and black knight gs are all better options. Black Knight GS is not at all the best.
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Is Longclaw made of Valyrian steel?

Longclaw is a Valyrian steel sword that was the ancestral weapon of House Mormont of Bear Island for five centuries.
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Does Jon still have Longclaw?

Valyrian-steeled Longclaw is the bastard sword that belonged to House Mormont. Jeor Mormont, as Lord Commander of the Night's Watch, gave it to Jon Snow, who served as his steward until Mormont's death. Though Longclaw was taken from Jon's dead body, he got it back after returning from the dead.
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Who gave Longclaw to Jon Snow?

I think that scene was a little contrived, but ultimately Jeor gave Longclaw to Jon for saving his life. Jeor was a famous warrior and being nearly killed in his sleep by a wight and having his life saved by a new recruit and direwolf was incredibly humbling for him. He knew he was nea...
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