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This is a list of notable types of weapons which saw use in warfare, and more broadly in combat, prior to the advent of the early modern period, i.e., approximately prior to the start of the 16th century.
The xiphos sometimes has a midrib, and is diamond or lenticular in cross-section. It was a rather light weapon, with a weight around 450–900 g (0.99–1.98 lb). It was generally hung from a baldric under the left arm. [14] The xiphos was generally used only when the spear was broken, taken by the enemy, or discarded for close combat.
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 gladiators , and late Roman light infantry. 3rd century BCE Roman Republic – late Roman Empire.
Darkling, a Marvel Comics character better known as Asylum Darkling, a member of Archie Comics' Mighty Crusaders Darkling Lords, a group that appeared in Visionaries by Star Comics (an imprint of Marvel Comics)
Subtype 1 c Characterized by having scalloped ends, and clipped backs, [9] [10] [11] these types of blades are most famous for appearing in the Maciejowski Bible. Often times these specific blades are mounted on a ‘knife like’ hilt with a whittle tang, which may or may not be curved.
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Coelocnemis dilaticollis, the California broad-necked darkling beetle, is a species of darkling beetle in the family Tenebrionidae. It is found mainly in the western United States and western Canada. [1] [2] [3]
They were brought together by the Three-Faced God to oppose the threat of chaos called Perimal Darkling 30,000 years before the events of the books. For eons the Kencyrath have waged a long retreat, seemingly abandoned by their god, awaiting the birth of the promised Tyr-Ridan, the three who would lead the final battle against Perimal Darkling.