ELI5: Explain Like I'm 5

Iron Age sword

Okay kiddo, have you ever seen a sword before? It's kind of like a long and sharp knife that was used a long, long time ago for fighting and protecting yourself.

During the Iron Age, which was a time long ago when people didn't have modern technology, they used swords made out of iron. Iron is a strong metal that's found in rocks, and it can be made into all sorts of things.

To make an Iron Age sword, people had to first find iron in rocks, then heat it up and hit it with a hammer until it was flat and straight. They would then sharpen the edges of the iron to make it as sharp as possible. It would take a skilled blacksmith a long time to make a sword, but when it was finished, it was ready to use for fighting.

Iron Age swords were important tools for warriors who had to protect their lands and their people. They would use the sword to defend themselves against enemies who might try to hurt or harm them.

So that's what an Iron Age sword is, a strong and sharp blade made from iron that was used a long time ago for fighting and protecting people.