A katana with a longer hilt used as a polearm is the nagamaki, often wielded by samurai on horseback.
In those cultures, a cheaper straight-bladed wakizashi favored by spies is known as a ninja-to some carry a blade concealed in a bamboo cane, called a shikomi-zue. A shorter version, equivalent to a short sword, is called the wakizashi. In some cultures, a slightly curved equivalent to the longsword or bastard-ssword is used, known as the katana. The rapier is a long, very thin, light one-handed blade favored by duelists. An even larger sword, the fullblade, is considerably difficult to wield and is not widely used. A straight blade shorter than a short sword is called a dagger, and is not considered a sword.Ī much heavier sword which must be wielded in two hands is known as the greatsword, also called the two-handed sword. In contrast, the smaller shortsword is used for thrusting and stabbing attacks. The broadsword is a similar weapon to the longsword. It is a slashing weapon, intended for broad strokes, and can often be wielded in both hands for additional impact.Īn especially long longsword intended for two-handed use is called the bastard sword, though it can be wielded very effectively in one hand with sufficient training. The best known and one of the most widely used types of sword is the longsword, a one-handed weapon around 3½ feet in length, with most of that length comprising a sharp metal blade.
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