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3500 BCE
curved one handed swords
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_premodern_combat_weapons]
curved for blocking attacks -
3000 BCE
Curved shortswords
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_premodern_combat_weapons]
they made multiple weapons like this -
2500 BCE
Straight shortswords
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_premodern_combat_weapons]
swords that are super straight -
1600 BCE
Swords and bladed weapons
Thrusting and slicing weapons for close quarters melee
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_premodern_combat_weapons -
1600 BCE
Shortswords
Delineated as 20-28 inches/51–71 cm total length
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_premodern_combat_weapons] -
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Hand or fist weapons and fans
Single-handed weapons not resembling a straight dagger blade, usually wielded without wrist action; often protects the forearm
[https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_premodern_combat_weapons]
