Sword

A sword (from Old English sweord; akin to Old High German swerd lit. "wounding tool", from the Proto-Indo-European *swer- "to wound, to hurt") is a long edged bladed weapon, consisting in its most fundamental design of a blade, usually with two edges for striking and cutting, and a point for thrusting, and a hilt. The basic intent and physics of swordsmanship remain fairly constant, but the actual techniques vary between cultures and periods as a result of the differences in blade design and purpose. The names given to many swords in mythology, literature, and history reflect the high prestige of the weapon (see list of swords).

External links

• myarmoury.com features:
• A Beginner's Glossary of Sword Terms
• How Stuff Works: How Sword Making Works
• Medieval Sword Resource Site (vikingsword.com)
• The Oakeshott Institute
• Japanese Sword Arts FAQ
• Korean sword arts by Master craftsman Hong Seok-hyeon

Higgins Armory

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Higgins Armory Museum, Worcester, MA, USA

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