So they're basically cutlasses?

I've seen a picture of one of these before. It's similiar to a scimitar on more deeply curved if I recall correctly.

-Lequil


"Preventive War is like committing suicide for fear of death."

--Otto Von Bismarck

::raises his hand::
I'm intrested.

>> Weapons: An International Encyclopedia from 5000 B.C. to 2000 A.D. <<

That's one of my favorites, along with THE CROSSBOW, by Sir Ralph Payne-Gallwey; THE ARMOURER AND HIS CRAFT from the XI to the XVIth Century by Charles ffoulkes; and THE BOOK OF THE SWORD, by Richard F. Burton. The last two are Dover Publications reprinted books and very reasonably priced.

Meriel

<<So they're basically cutlasses?>>

<<I do believe that hangers are just another term for "short hunting blade". I've seen 'em straight bladed, slightly curved inwards, various hilt angles, etc.>>

<<I've seen a picture of one of these before. It's similiar to a scimitar on more deeply curved if I recall correctly.>>

The weapon known as the "cutlass" by pirates and other seafaring folk was also used on land and called a "cuttoe" or "hanger" by landlubbing warriors. It's simply the case of one weapon being used by different groups of people and called different names.

Cutlasses are not similar to scimitars at all except in cursory visual examination. Cutlasses are chopping swords, with thick, wide and slightly curved blades attached to a hand guard or some form of basket-hilt. They are heavy weapons, as heavier swords lend more power to chopping attacks.

Scimitars have long, slender, deeply curved blades. They are drawing weapons, and are best used when placed against the skin and snapped back quickly to open wounds. In fact, the curve of a scimitar's blade is supposed to match the natural curve of the wrist when performing these attacks, to make it easier to wield them as an extension of the arm. Scimitars are lightweight, relying on a keen edge and dextrous manipulation to deal damage instead of power and weight.


~Vraniss McCeoleth~

>>one heavy edged I'd like to see is a shamshir,

There are Shamshirs in game....Dunno if they med heavy or two handers though....

>tap sham
You tap an acid-etched shamshir with a black onyx grip and gilded guard that you are holding.

>draw sham
You draw out your shamshir from the weapon harness.
>app sham

It is a medium edged type weapon.

You are certain that it could do:
poor puncture damage
moderate slice damage
poor impact damage

You are certain that the shamshir is fairly balanced and is fairly suited to gaining extra attack power from your strength.

You are certain that the shamshir is moderately strong, and is in pristine condition.

The shamshir is made with metal.
The shamshir feels pretty light.
You are certain that the shamshir is worth exactly 166759 dokoras.
Roundtime: 8 seconds.

>look sham
A slender blade etched with foliate scrollwork curves from point to hilt. The shamshir's ornate gilded guard and black onyx inlaid grip continue the blade's motif with grotesque leafy forms that incorporate visages of legendary warriors amongst the twisting foliage.