Katana
Historically, katana were one of the
traditionally made Japanese swords that
were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan, also commonly
referred to as a "samurai sword". Modern
versions of the katana are sometimes made using non-traditional materials and
methods.
traditionally made Japanese swords that
were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan, also commonly
referred to as a "samurai sword". Modern
versions of the katana are sometimes made using non-traditional materials and
methods.
Khopesh
Khopesh is the Egyptian name of the Canaanite "sickle-sword", in Assyrian
known as sappara. Its origins can be traced back to Sumer of the third millennium BCE.
A typical khopesh is 50–60 cm (20 to 24 inches) in length, though smaller
examples do also exist. This blade was designed for hooking an opponents shield
or disarming them. These
weapons changed from bronze to iron in the late period. The blade is only sharpened on the outside portion of the curved end. Note,
however, that the khopesh is not an axe. Unlike an axe, the khopesh did not make
push-cuts, but rather slashes, like a sabre. The khopesh went out of use around 1300
BCE.
known as sappara. Its origins can be traced back to Sumer of the third millennium BCE.
A typical khopesh is 50–60 cm (20 to 24 inches) in length, though smaller
examples do also exist. This blade was designed for hooking an opponents shield
or disarming them. These
weapons changed from bronze to iron in the late period. The blade is only sharpened on the outside portion of the curved end. Note,
however, that the khopesh is not an axe. Unlike an axe, the khopesh did not make
push-cuts, but rather slashes, like a sabre. The khopesh went out of use around 1300
BCE.
Xiphos
The Xiphos had a double-edged blade that rarely measures longer than 20
inches, though the Spartans started using blades as short as 12 inches (30 cm)
around the time of the Greco-Persian War. The blade widened near the tip and had
close to a leaf shape. The shape of the Xiphos allowed it to be used both for slashing and
thrusting. It was the secondary weapon for the hoplite, used when the Dory
spear was lost or broken.
inches, though the Spartans started using blades as short as 12 inches (30 cm)
around the time of the Greco-Persian War. The blade widened near the tip and had
close to a leaf shape. The shape of the Xiphos allowed it to be used both for slashing and
thrusting. It was the secondary weapon for the hoplite, used when the Dory
spear was lost or broken.
Makhaira
The Makhaira was an effective and devastating weapon and quite capable of shearing a bronze helmet. The Greeks were feared warriors, with spear and shield being the primary weapon and armor. However, once the battle had joined and became hand-to-hand, the Makhaira was available to strike terror into the toughest foe. The blade is well-tempered high carbon steel. Some parts are red bronze and the grip is wood. The scabbard is leather. The length of the blade was 18"; Blade width: 2.25"; Weight: 2 lbs 4 oz.