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The sword as a [[Piercing Weapon|piercing weapon]] dates to the [[CL 2|Bronze Age]] and as a [[slashing weapon]] dates to the [[CL 4|Classical Age]]. It does not enjoy the ubiquity of the [[dagger]] let alone of the [[axe]]. In addition to its martial employment, it is often the [[executioner|executioner's]] instrument of choice, although it is not assured of effecting a [[beheading]] with a single blow.
The '''sword''' as a [[Piercing Weapon|piercing weapon]] dates to the [[CL 2|Bronze Age]] and as a [[slashing weapon]] dates to the [[CL 4|Classical Age]]. It does not enjoy the ubiquity of the [[dagger]] let alone of the [[axe]]. In addition to its martial employment, it is often the [[executioner|executioner's]] instrument of choice, although it is not assured of effecting a [[decapitation|beheading]] with a single blow.


[[Category:Melee Weapon]]
[[Category:Melee Weapon]]
[[Category:Beheading Equipment]]
[[Category:Weapon Family]]
[[Category:Execution Equipment]]
[[Category:CL 2]]

Latest revision as of 20:21, 18 December 2011

The sword as a piercing weapon dates to the Bronze Age and as a slashing weapon dates to the Classical Age. It does not enjoy the ubiquity of the dagger let alone of the axe. In addition to its martial employment, it is often the executioner's instrument of choice, although it is not assured of effecting a beheading with a single blow.

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