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is a type of single-handed short sword that dates back to the 12th century, but was primarily used during hunting parties in Europe from the 17th to the 19th century. A hunting sword usually has a straight, single-edged, pointed blade typically no more than 36 in (910 mm) long. This sword
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443:Small sword
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180:Sword types
27:(1775–1832)
1564:Categories
1400:Macuahuitl
1156:(Binangon)
947:Arab sword
870:Prehistory
768:Shikomizue
518:Hook sword
380:Katzbalger
370:Zweihänder
230:Prehistory
56:References
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1180:Ginunting
1124:Balasiong
1117:Classical
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554:Yanmaodao
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924:Falcata
882:Khopesh
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790:Ancient
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680:Tsurugi
675:ChokutĹŤ
641:Wungeom
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490:Ancient
458:Shashka
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284:Falcata
270:Gladius
242:Khopesh
42:pistols
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1485:Takoba
1480:Billao
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1470:Flyssa
1465:Nimcha
1418:Africa
1405:Macana
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1220:Parang
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1175:Gayang
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1139:Barong
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1044:Balato
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1195:Kalis
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802:Urumi
782:India
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753:GuntĹŤ
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696:Tachi
660:Japan
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544:Wodao
482:China
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280:Kopis
265:Harpe
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