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The sword is a great weapon of history and today. It has been used by many people from ancient Rome to modern-day Japan. It is a handheld weapon, which was first created in the bronze age and then evolved through the Iron Age to improve on the design flaws of its predecessors. Both infantry and cavalry used the sword as an offensive and defensive weapon.  Primary Parts of Sword The basic components of a sword are important to understand before purchasing one. This short description of a sword's parts will help you understand how it works. Here are the three primary parts: Blade The blade is the cutting or thrusting part of a sword. It can be made from any material that is hard enough for this purpose but often it will be steel.  The blade should be sufficient in length to counter the opponent's weapon, and it may well have a curve that helps make it more effective. Blades vary greatly in length, from about 8 inches long to over 2 feet for special swords such as gian...

Fantasy   swords are fictional clusters of metal which is used in stories to kill, maim, and inspire fear. They are typically more ornate than simple swords and are made of materials like silver or gold. These swords were originally found throughout medieval Europe and later were adapted by authors to be commonplace in the fantasy genre and modern times. One example is the "Sword of Shannara" from Terry Brooks’s 1977 novel The Sword Of Shannara. In the novel, an evil tyrant sits on a throne with high elf heads impaled on pikes along the walls; his personal blade is made of pure silver, which was rare at that time because it was too soft for the use of its weapons. Specialties of Fantasy Swords One of the most intriguing and intriguingly named pieces of weaponry is a fantasy saber. Yes, you can find these swords in various shapes, sizes, and designs across different types of media. They typically come in three distinct categories: short-sword, rapier, and broadsword.  ...