early modern period, western sword design diverged into two forms, the thrusting swords and the sabres. Thrusting swords such as the rapier and eventually...

devices; lighter due to the absence of the arm, for reconnaissance missions. SWORDS TALON: For small arms combat and guard roles. Evaluated in December 2003...

A Japanese sword (Japanese: 日本刀, Hepburn: nihontō) is one of several types of traditionally made swords from Japan. Bronze swords were made as early as...

Age European swords Harpe: mentioned almost exclusively in Greek mythology Iron Age European swords Falcata: one-handed single-edged sword – blade 48–60 cm...

(1822); "one-handed sword" is somewhat later, recorded from c. 1850. Some swords were designed for left-hand use, although left-handed swords have been described...

"Tormenta de espadas II" ("Storm of Swords I", "Storm of Swords II"). Swedish: Forum: "Svärdets makt" ("The Might of the Sword") Turkish: Two volumes, Epsilon...

town was reputedly founded c. AD 560. Located on the Ward River, Swords features Swords Castle, a restored medieval castle, a holy well from which it takes...

Swords Series is a series of science fiction/fantasy novels written by Fred Saberhagen from 1983 to 1995. The story revolves around the Twelve Swords...

centuries), late forms of these swords continued to be used, but often as a sidearm, at that point called "arming swords" and contrasting with the two-handed...

multiplayer-only game titled Four Swords, which serves as the 9th installment in The Legend of Zelda series. A stand-alone port of Four Swords was released for a limited...