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2. Brandistock - Wikipedia

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   Brandistock with retractable blades. Early 17th century, Italy. A brandistock (also called brandestoc, buttafuore or feather staff) [1] was a short type of polearm which was used by both infantry and civilians alike, primarily police officers in Italy between the 16th and 19th centuries. Measuring some 1.5 meters (5 ft) long, the brandistock ...

3. Utility knife - Wikipedia

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   A Stanley 99E utility knife, fully retracted. The fixed or folding blade utility knife is popular for both indoor and outdoor use. One of the most popular types of workplace utility knife is the retractable or folding utility knife (also known as a Stanley knife, box cutter, or by various other names).

4. Scalpel - Wikipedia

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   The amphismela was an anatomical knife-edged on both sides. The term comes from the Greek αμφι (utrinque, "on both sides"), and μελιζω (inside, "I cut"). [4] Ancient Romans used more than 150 different surgical instruments, including scalpels. [5] 10th century Arab-Spanish surgeon Albucasis invented a retractable scalpel. [6]

5. Stiletto - Wikipedia

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   The stiletto blade's narrow cross-section and acuminated tip (that is, a tip which tapers to a sharp point) reduce friction upon entry, allowing the blade to penetrate deeply. [2] [4] Some consider the stiletto a form of dagger, but most stilettos are specialized thrusting weapons not designed for cutting or slashing, even with edged examples ...

6. Dagger - Wikipedia

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   A dagger in the modern sense is a weapon designed for close-proximity combat or self-defense; due to its use in historic weapon assemblages, it has associations with assassination and murders. Double-edged knives, however, play different sorts of roles in different social contexts.

7. Naginata - Wikipedia

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   The 30 cm to 60 cm (11.8 inches to 23.6 inches) naginata blade is forged in the same manner as traditional Japanese swords. The blade has a long tang which is inserted in the shaft. The blade is removable and is secured by means of a wooden peg called mekugi (目釘) that passes through a hole in both the tang and the shaft. The shaft ranges ...