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Swords
A sword is a medieval weapon created by sharpening a piece of metal. This weapon was extremely common before the invention of firearms and is one of the first weapons ever created.
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What kind of sword did captain alatriste use?
It was a taza cup hilt rapier. Quite common in spain at the time, I believe he also ased a shell guard parrying dagger
no. knives are shorter than swords. they are not used to fight and are not as pointy.
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Knife and sword do not mean the same thing.
Swords today are used only competitively, in formal combat (martial arts) and fencing. Swords historically can be of many shapes, sizes and weights. Swords are still used today as part of formal military uniforms and ceremonial weapons.
Knives are shorter than swords and also come in very many styles. Combat (fighting) weapons include the Combat Knife, Throwing Knife, Bayonet and Trench Knife. Knife-throwing remains a competetive sport.
Knives are also made as tools (for example, diving knife, fishing knife, scalpel, survival knife,), utensils (kitchen knives, cutlery,) and as religious or military ceremonial implements.
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Why are Arabian swords curved?
Becuase when arabians were in battle they used arabian horses amd the horses run,for the horses to run they pump their heads in and out so arabians created the curved swords to go around the horse's neck when they swing
well they can range from the arming sword ( 1 1/3 foot long) to the claymore or Zweihander (6/7 foot long) for European swords I don't know about Japanese swords (not my intrest) but a No-Dachi is the claymore equivilent.
Why does kisame's sword betray him?
he was mentioning that the sword preferd killer bees chakra to his, so it stabbed kisame took some of his energy and gave it to killer bee, its actually pretty funny if you think about it.
Yes, swords can block bullets. Bullets can fly really fast but you need to learn how to block fast flying bullets with a sword.
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No, swords do not block bullets. If they did, police officers would be carrying swords. A bullet from a large caliber handgun or high powered rifle has enough energy to snatch the sword from your hand, break your hand, and shatter the blade of the sword. What works in anime does not always work in the real world.
According to J.R.R. Tolkien they glow in the presence of ogres and orcs and goblins.
(sry for bad grammar) originally trunks from the future came with a sword this was right after super saiyan and he killed frieza and way later in the middle/end of DBZ young trunks from the saved earth got his from tapion but the conundrum is that they wouldent of met tapion in the future when earth was destroyed so its a oxi-moron so there is no real evidence stateing he got his sword from the future from tapion but in the saved earth (present) he got his from tapion
What happen to excalibur the sword at the end?
The sword Excalibur, which came from the Lady of the Lake, is returned to the lake after Arthur's death at the battle of Camlann.
What metal is used to make katana swords?
Katanas are made from steel. Back in the 15th and 16th centuries, when the katana was widely in use, this was the best material. The steel matched with the craftsmanship of the sword-smiths made this weapon much deadlier than a normal sword of the era.
What does FCB mean on a sword?
"FCB" Friendship, Charity, Benevolence
Usually found on the Knights of Pythias Sword from the 1860's
Well,if you saw The Lightning thief,you would know why.
