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swords
A sword is a bladed melee weapon intended for cutting or thrusting that is longer than a knife or dagger, consisting of a long blade attached to a hilt. The precise definition of the term varies with the historical epoch or the geographic region under consideration. The blade can be straight or curved. Thrusting swords have a pointed tip on the blade, and tend to be straighter; slashing swords have a sharpened cutting edge on one or both sides of the blade, and are more likely to be curved. Many swords are designed for both thrusting and slashing.
Historically, the sword developed in the Bronze Age, evolving from the dagger; the earliest specimens date to about 1600 BC. The later Iron Age sword remained fairly short and without a crossguard. The spatha, as it developed in the Late Roman army, became the predecessor of the European sword of the Middle Ages, at first adopted as the Migration Period sword, and only in the High Middle Ages, developed into the classical arming sword with crossguard. The word sword continues the Old English, sweord.The use of a sword is known as swordsmanship or, in a modern context, as fencing. In the Early Modern period, western sword design diverged into roughly two forms, the thrusting swords and the sabers.
Thrusting swords such as the rapier and eventually the smallsword were designed to impale their targets quickly and inflict deep stab wounds. Their long and straight yet light and well balanced design made them highly maneuverable and deadly in a duel but fairly ineffective when used in a slashing or chopping motion. A well aimed lunge and thrust could end a fight in seconds with just the sword's point, leading to the development of a fighting style which closely resembles modern fencing.
The sabre and similar blades such as the cutlass were built more heavily and were more typically used in warfare. Built for slashing and chopping at multiple enemies, often from horseback, the saber's long curved blade and slightly forward weight balance gave it a deadly character all its own on the battlefield. Most sabers also had sharp points and double-edged blades, making them capable of piercing soldier after soldier in a cavalry charge. Sabers continued to see battlefield use until the early 20th century. The US Navy kept tens of thousands of sturdy cutlasses in their armory well into World War II and many were issued to Marines in the Pacific as jungle machetes.
Non-European weapons classified as swords include single-edged weapons such as the Middle Eastern scimitar, the Chinese dao and the related Japanese katana. The Chinese jìan is an example of a non-European double-edged sword, like the European models derived from the double-edged Iron Age sword.
Pair of 12 round magazines for CZ82 (9x18 Makarov). I believe these’ll fit an 83 as well.
Desirable crossed swords markings. Real deal. Surplus good condition. No markings on base plate.
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These are all authentic WWII or before Japanese Swords. I got into collecting swords when my grandfather brought one back from WWII. I have decided to let them go to someone else who can appreciate them. Prices show from top to bottom from the first picture:
Type 97 Naval Kai Gunto, Signed...
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These are all authentic WWII or before Japanese Swords. I got into collecting swords when my grandfather brought one back from WWII. I have decided to let them go to someone else who can appreciate them. Prices show from top to bottom:
Type 3 or Late War Officers Sword 1942 with Akihisa...
Here are some more swords from Spain,
Although 10 years apart and only the newer one has the name marking on the blade itself.
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$360.00 obo
This is a set of three swords that I brought back when I was visiting my uncle in Spain.
These are real blades and not just display pieces and are very sharp.
Toledo is known throughout the world for their sword making prowess.
Comes with certificates of authenticity and other literature.
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#1 - Model 1860 U.S. Staff and Field Officer’s Sword. 30” blade, hinged guard, metal scabbard, German made blade. $350
#2 - Model 1821 British Artillery Sword. 34.5” blade, leather scabbard. $300
Sold #3 - Model 1866 Chassepot Bayonet. 22.5” blade, metal scabbard. $100
Sold #4 - Model 1874...