First records that mention Kievan refer to several weapon orders received at Hanta, [[Commonground]].
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First records that mention Kievan refer to several weapon orders received at Hanta, [[Commonground]]. Several longswords were requested, characterized not so much by the length of the blade, but by the length of the grip, probably for two-handed use. This type of weapon was not very common at the time, which is probably why records of the order were preserved, as something slightly unusual.