Swords and Knives
A Look at Swords and Cutting Blades Thru History.....
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed around the 17th/18th Centuries, The Nimcha Sword rose from Northwestern Africa (primarily around the Moroccan Region). Falling into The Scim …
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31st Jul 2021 - The Back Sword was a type of European weapon known for having a single edged blade. Back Sword's feature a blade composed of triangular cross-sectioni …
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31st Jul 2021 - The use of War Elephants in combat (as has been discussed) was a common tactic in The Ancient World, in many cases – Elephants served as platfor …
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31st Jul 2021 - Considered on of China's “traditional” weapons, The Dao is among the most recognized of all Chinese Swords. Developed in the 13th Century, …
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31st Jul 2021 - These Straight Swords were favored as infantry-type weapons for The Mongol Empire. Seen later in their Imperial history (12th and 14th Centuries). Mor …
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31st Jul 2021 - Developed in 15th Century China, The Butterfly Sword was used in pairs. Similar to The Dao Sword, The Butterfly was 11 inches long with 6-inch elongat …
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31st Jul 2021 - The ''Feder'' was in short – a wooden training sword adopted for use by The German School of Swordsmanship (Fencing), in the 16th Century. While …
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31st Jul 2021 - Referred to as “The Gentleman of Weapons”, this 7th Century Chinese Sword is one of the oldest. Similar to the European Longsword, T …
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31st Jul 2021 - Common in the 15th and 16th Centuries, The Unggeom Sword were double-edged Straight Swords. Based upon Chinese blade design (like The Wushu), they wer …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in Germany towards the end of the 17th Century, this was a “transitional Rapier” type weapon. Lighter and better suited to parrying t …
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31st Jul 2021 - A principle saber blade of both The Ming and Quing Dynasties, this 14th thru 18th Century weapon, this was a straight (with slight curve) device that …
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31st Jul 2021 - Seen in limited manufacture in Mexico, The Scorpion was a close quarters fighting knife. Varying in size from 8 to 15-inches long, the blade featured …
