Sword

A bladed weapon with a long handle and a blade designed primarily for cutting, thrusting, or both. Swords vary in form according to their materials, fighting methods, and historical settings.

Sword blade: The sharpened metal portion of a sword, shaped for cutting, thrusting, or both. Its edge, point, and cross-section determine a sword’s principal way of attacking.
Cutting: The separation of material by driving a sharp edge through it. A sword’s edge can deliver a cut through a controlled swing or draw.
Katana: A Japanese sword with a curved, single-edged blade and a long grip suited to two-handed use. Its construction and use exemplify one influential Japanese sword form.
Bronze Age: A period when bronze became a major material for tools and weapons in many societies. Early swords emerged when bronze casting enabled long, shaped metal blades.
Excalibur: The legendary sword associated with King Arthur in British literature and folklore. Its fame shows how a sword can become a symbol of rightful rule and heroic identity.
Sword hilt: The handle assembly of a sword, including the grip and fittings that protect and support the hand. The hilt joins the blade to the wielder’s grip and affects control and protection.
Thrusting: An attack that drives a weapon’s point toward a target. Point geometry and blade stiffness help determine a sword’s thrusting ability.
Longsword: A European, double-edged sword typically designed for use with two hands. Its reach and handling illustrate the capabilities of a two-handed sword.
Iron Age: A historical period marked by widespread production and use of iron. Ironworking expanded the materials and manufacturing options available to sword makers.
Sword of Damocles: A sword suspended above Damocles in a Greek moral tale about the danger of power. The image turns a sword into a metaphor for looming peril.

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