Blade
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A blade is the sharp, cutting portion of a tool, weapon, or machine, specifically designed to puncture, chop, slice, or scrape surfaces or materials. Blades are typically made from materials that are
The exposed blade and tang of a Japanese sword without the hilt
Copper knife - Late Archaic period, Wisconsin, 3000 BC-1000 BCE.
The figure illustrates four common blade deformations that can occur due to use or misuse. Images captured using a stereo microscope.
Blade with a nail pull
Sword
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A sword is an edged, bladed weapon intended for manual cutting or thrusting. Its blade, longer than that of a knife or dagger, is attached to a hilt and can be straight or curved. A thrusting sword te
Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century
Western Han iron sword
Apa-type swords, 17th-century BC
The swords found together with the Nebra sky disk, c. 1600 BC