Historic Hand Weapons

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1. This sword was commonly used by the Sassanid Dynasty or Neo-Persia. It features a 30 inch blade that is slightly curved at the end and it is a perfect slashing weapon. This sword also has a silver guard and sometimes it is decorative and small one handed hilt. What sword do I speak of? Scimitar Shamshir Kilij Talwar

2. This sword was created by the Ottomans and was their primary sword. This sword features a slightly curved blade that starts off thin and gets bigger while you get to the top. This weapon was primarily used for a powerful downward hit. Which sword do I speak of? Scimitar Kilij Shamshir Talwar

3. This sword was more curved than most swords of the area and was created in the Arabian penninsula. This sword is a perfect weapon for slashing, and that is what it was used for. Which sword do I speak of? Shamshir Kilij Talwar Scimitar

4. This sword was created in India in the 13th century. It has a slightly curved blade that is relatively wide and has a rounded hilt. What sword do I speak of? Talwar Shamshir Scimitar Kilij

5. This short sword/knife was used by the Gurkhas of Nepal. It features a 12 inch blade that is curved to the side at a twenty to fourty five degree angle. This weapons primary use it to have a downward hit upon your enemy or a stab both are very affective. Which weapon do I speak of? Answer: (One Word( starts with a K and ends with an I))

6. This weapon was created in India and it is primarily used as a punch dagger. Which weapon do I speak of? Answer: (One Word)

7. This weapon is the brother of the iconic sword of the Samurai. This weapon is much shorter and is accompanied by the katana is battle. Wakizashi Jitte Tanto Nagamaki

8. This weapon was also a utility knife in the Middle East, mainly Persia. It is about a foot long and is sometimes made of Damascus Steel. What waepon do I speak of? Answer: (One Word (starts with K))

9. This weapon is one of the most devastating swords of all time. The inward curve of the blade delivers a tremendous blow capable of splitting a shield or helmet. It was used to great effect against the Romans by Iberian mercenaries under Hannibal in the second Punic War. Which weapon do I speak of? Falcata Kopis Falchon Falux

10. This weapon was a product of Germany in the 15th century due to the widespread development of plate armor. Its purpose was to smash plate armor. Which weapon do I speak of? Flanged Mace Bar Mace War Hammer Spiked Mace