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2. Types of swords - Wikipedia

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   Falcata: one-handed single-edged sword – blade 48–60 cm (19–24 in) – with forward-curving blade for slashing. Falx: Dacian and Thracian one-handed or two-handed single-edged curved shortsword for slashing. Gladius: Roman one-handed double-edged shortsword for thrusting (primary) and slashing, used by legionaries (heavy infantry) [2] and ...

3. Category:Blade weapons - Wikipedia

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   Pages in category "Blade weapons" The following 171 pages are in this category, out of 171 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. ... Types of swords; T.

4. Classification of swords - Wikipedia

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   This type of sword had a thickened back to the blade (opposite the cutting edge), which gave the blade strength. The backsword blade was cheaper to manufacture than a two-edged blade. This type of sword was first developed in Europe in the 15th century and reflected the emergence of asymmetric guards, which made a two-edged blade somewhat ...

5. Japanese sword - Wikipedia

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   Here is a list of lengths for different types of blades: [38] Nodachi, Ōdachi, Jin tachi: 90.9 cm and over (more than three shaku) Tachi, Katana: over 60.6 cm (more than two shaku) Wakizashi: between 30.3 and 60.6 cm (between one and two shaku) Tantō, Aikuchi: under 30.3 cm (less than one shaku)

6. Katana - Wikipedia

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   Two-handed swept, with circular or squared guard. Scabbard / sheath. Lacquered wood, some are covered with fish skin, decorated with brass and copper. [2][3] A katana (刀, かたな) is a Japanese sword characterized by a curved, single-edged blade with a circular or squared guard and long grip to accommodate two hands.

7. Edged and bladed weapons - Wikipedia

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   Edged and bladed weapons. An edged weapon, [1] or bladed weapon, [citation needed] is a melee weapon with a cutting edge. [2][better source needed] Bladed weapons include swords, daggers, knives, and bayonets. Edged weapons are used to cut, hack, or slash; some edged weapons (such as many kinds of swords) may also permit thrusting and stabbing.