short sword

Examples (10)

• The knight drew his short sword to defend himself.
• In historical reenactments, participants often use a short sword for close combat.
• Roman legionaries were typically equipped with a gladius, a type of short sword.
• The museum displayed a collection of ancient weaponry, including several ornate short swords.
• For close-quarters fighting, a short sword can be more maneuverable than a longer blade.
• The samurai warrior carried both a katana and a wakizashi, a short sword.
• He practiced his sword fighting techniques with a blunt short sword.
• The assassin favored a concealed short sword for surprise attacks.
• The fantasy novel described the hero wielding a magical short sword.
• A short sword was a common sidearm for soldiers throughout much of history.