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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 is a synonym for 'sword'?
Sword: A cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard.
Synonyms: blade, brand or steel
The material used to make a sword is steel. Although it used to be Iron or Bronze. Modern day swords are made of high carbon steel or properly heat treated martensitic stainless if they are properly made and intended to be used. Replica and ornamental swords are usually built from ferritic, austeitic, or poorly heat treated martensitic stainless steel.
Back when steel was anexpensive commodity, softer iron would be placed in the center to prevent breakage while harder steel was forge welded to the outside for better wear resistance. Modern swords do not need to be made this way as modern steels can be both hard and tough at the same time.
What was the name of William Wallace's sword?
Unknown, it wouldn't have been 'Claymore', it was a term that first came into use in the 16-1700s, and is a Gaelic word. Wallace was a lowland noble, likely of Norman decent, so if he did name his sword, it would likely have been in English, French or Latin. Too little is known of the man to make a guess.uh person who first answered is stupid for claymore was the name of the type of sword and William Wallace was Scottish so it would of been called something from Gaelic origin.
What is the Japanese word for sword?
Japanese sword - nihontō.
Basic types of Japanese sword: Katana, Tachi, Wakizashi, Nodachi and Shin Gunto.
Set of katana and wakizashi is called daisho.
There are two words for sword, 剣 (tsurugi, double-edged blade) and 刀 (katana, single-edged blade).
katana
How many types of swords is there in the world?
Many. If you count all the types that have ever existed (are they in the world if they're in museums?), it's probably impossible to know. Some are listed in the Wikipedia link below, and the other link is one of many places where you can see pictures.
you can get them online at the Budk catalog .com
There are many sword stores on the net. Some of them focusing on one sword line like ThaitsukiSwords.eu (Japanese katana sword) other sword stores selling complete line including armor and accessoires like http://www.swordsoftheeast.com
The sword was invented because people believed that they were in need of more presise fighting weapons. Swords are also still used today for fighting.
What does he who lives by the sword will die by the sword mean?
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To me it means, if you do bad things karma will come for you.
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You will be judged and condemned in the way that you judge and condemn others.
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If you characteristically deal with conflict in a violent way, you will ultimately meet a violent end, because violence is what you typically attract.
