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Shortsword may refer to a number of weapons intermediate between the sword and the dagger short Iron Age swords Gladius, an early ancient Roman sword ("short" as opposed to the Spatha) Xiphos, a double-edged, single-hand sword used by the ancient Greeks certain Renaissance era sidearms: Baselard, a late medieval heavy dagger Swiss degen, a 15th century Swiss weapon derived from the baselard Cinquedea, a civilian short sword (or long dagger) Katzbalger, a short Renaissance arming sword certain fascine knives Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword, a shortsword of about 25 inches in length certain Japanese bladed weapons: Kodachi, a Japanese sword that is too short to be considered a long sword but too long to be a dagger Tantō, a common Japanese knife or dagger Wakizashi, a traditional Japanese sword worn as a side arm with a shōtō blade between 30 and 60 cm, in contrast to the katana
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In morrowind Is Keening a short sword or a dagger?
It's a short sword
In WoW is a Commoners sword considered to be a short-sword?
The commoner's sword could be considered a short sword, yes. It is a main hand sword, so it is intended to be used with one hand, and short swords are one handed.
What type of weapon is a gladius?
A Short Sword or just Sword
What is a Roman stabbing sword called?
Gladius. Although usually described as a short thrusting sword, it also worked well as a slashing sword. It should be noted that the full name for a gladius is Gladius Hispaniensisor hispanic sword.The Gladius was adopted by Rome during the third century BC. Made of Bronze or Iron, it is about 2 feet long and weighs 2.5 to 3.5 pounds. It was standard issue to every Roman Legion.
Is gladiator a Latin word?
Yes, it comes from gladius, a short sword - gladiator is strictly a man armed with a short sword.
What type of sword was the sword of the seas?
A Cutlass, a short-bladed single-edged sword. Hope this will help. Regards, Kalator
What is cutlass?
A cutlass is a short , slightly curved sword.
Three main types of swords?
Great Sword, broadsword, and short sword. Also, a fourth could be a katana.
What short sword was used with a katana during combat?
Wakizashi
What is an acinaces?
An acinaces is a historical term for a short sword or sabre.
What is too short to be a sword and too long to be a knife?
A machete.
What was the most common ancient greek sword?
As with the Romans, most greek Hoplites used a short sword called the gladius
