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Number of Blossarys: 51
English (EN) 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.
A one handed sword with a wavy edge to help deflect other swords from the edge with its motion, as well as increase the area of a thrusting-induced wound.
A sword with a grip for two handed use but not heavy enough to prevent one handed use. Used during the 13th to the 17th centuries, with the most use during the late medieval and early Renaissance.
A Japanese greatsword. Sometimes considered impractical due to the difficulty in forging a large blade, the odachi fell out of combat use and is more known as a possible offering to a shrine.
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 it more practical to ...
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 fencing.
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 the body to be ...
