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Not so! A common misconception. Only 40-50 lbs on average if I remember correctly. That weight is also distributed across the body evenly. Maille armor is actually heavier and more cumbersome for it's size. The finely crafted full plate armor was the pinnacle of the armoring craft. Custom fit and made, it took some months to make. No two sets were exactly alike. It also had an extraordinary cost. Buying armor of this calibre was an investment like buying a new car or house is now. Only the elite nobility wore this type of armor. In the finer sets, the plates were built to interlock impenetrably if you tucked your chin and twisted/bent your arms at a certain angle. Broad swords were also lighter than commonly thought. 2 1/2-5 lbs. on average. Edges were also only moderately sharp, as a fine edge would surely chip when striking metal armor or weapons. You were as likely to break ribs with a broad sword as cut. The broad sword was all right against maille, but not particularly effective at penetrating plate. This is when the heavy bashing/hacking weapons became popular. Whether or not you had metal plate, a heavy blunt blow to the head or a joint would still concuss or break bone. A spike was often used for penetration power. The lance is a good example of a mounted spike weapon. The war hammers primary striking surface is actually the spike on the other side. The battle axe generally had a spike on the other side also. The flanged mace was quite popular and effective against plate.
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