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Zweihänder

Military; Weapons

A true double handed sword (the name literally means "two-hander") that requires both hands to use the sword. It slowly became more of a polearm than a sword due to its length.

Katzbalger

Military; Weapons

A sword of German origin used during the Renaissance. A one-handed shortsword with a figure eight guard to protect the user's hand should the opponent's blade go down to the hilt.

Rapier

Military; Weapons

A thin sword designed for thrusting attacks, with a very ornate, elegant, and complex hilt to prevent damage to the wielder's hand. It can cut but the thinness of the blade made ...

Saber

Military; Weapons

A curved sword designed for cutting. The saber has a guard extending all the way down the hilt to protect the hand from injury. Not closely related to the use of the saber in ...

Dao

Military; Weapons

Chinese sabers with a single edge. Meant for chopping more than thrusting, the dao has a large blade to provide the momentum with which to cut enemies down easily. One of the four ...

Taijijian

Military; Weapons

A straight two edged sword used in the martial art of Taijiquan. The modern version of Wushu uses a lighter version to allow for quicker movement, but the weight is what allows ...

Jian

Military; Weapons

Called the Gentleman of Weapons, the Jian is a two-edged, one-handed sword of Chinese origin. Originally made from bronze, and then steel as the technology for it advanced.