Knight

Medieval Knights Lance

The lance was a weapon used by a knight while on horseback to unseat his opponent. If the lance became broken or was dropped the knight could still use his sword to fight off his opponent, dismounting if necessary. Lances were usually made of wood, with metal tips and at first looked more like a spear. Eventually, handguards and specialized metal tips were added. To learn more about the life of a medieval knight check out this great website: Medieval History Site

To Make Your Own Lance Follow These Simple Directions

What you need:
  • paper towel tube or longer gift wrap paper tube
  • aluminum foil
  • tape
  • duct tape
  • empty plastic margarine tub (the hilt of the lance)
  • scissors or exacto knife
  • poster paint and brush (optional)
Completed Lance
What you do:
  1. Cover the paper towel tube with foil. Secure the foil with tape.
  2. Place the paper towel tube in the center of the margarine tub and trace around it to form a circle. Cut out the circle so that there is a hole in the bottom of the margarine tub, large enough to slip the paper towel tube through. (an exacto knife works best, but since they are very sharp, you may need the help of an adult)
  3. Paint the plastic margarine tub with poster paint if desired. You may need several coats of paint to completely cover the tub.
  4. Slide the sword into the hole several inches. This serves as the handle. Secure it to the tub with duct tape inside.

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