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100
the first sword
The first sword appeared in the early Iron age because of need for a better weapon in war. No documented style purpose for it for -go sliceing. (b.c.) -
Period: 100 to
Sword evoltion
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200
Ancient Egypt sword
the First sword to date that had a defiened perpose in combat and combat style,Used for grappling and disarming. And changed material makeup from bronze to iron. (b.c.) -
300
Persian swords
A curved steel sword of 14-18 inces long made for rapid thrusting. Scimitar.The sword was a expert example of a perfect infentry weapon. Weapon was adpet at delimbing. (b.c.) -
400
African blades
A short banana leatf shaped blade used by ancient African tibes. (b.c.) -
400
Eastern Asian blades
The katana is the perfered weapon of combat choice of the ancient ninja and samurai. It is a simple steel sword single edge blade that in the hands of a trained assassin can have unexpected tricks. (b.c.) -
500
Greatswords
Because of the desire for stronger more deadlyer swings europen sword makers desiged heavier more longer blades that needed to be weilded with both hands. (b.c.) -
Sep 25, 600
VIking sword Spatha
A 2.5 lb 95 centimeter blade. It was the fist sword desgined for armor piercing. (b.c.) -
Sep 25, 700
Rapier
Fast steel blades that were disgned for rapid thrusting and stabes. (b.c.) -
Sep 25, 750
Court swords
A lighter more maneuverable fencing sword.Modeled after the Rapior. (b.c.) -
The sabre
A cavarly sword that orginated off of the scimitar. It was one cutting edge and was used by pirates and horseback warriors.
