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Posted: February 08, 2000 at 06:45:04: by Foradan
In Tolkien's works the good guys' (except Egalmoth's) swords are always straight and double-edged, whereas their enemies wield scimitars / other curved blades. It could be said: those with the most skill prefer to make double-edged swords. How is it in real life? Is there any real advantage for one type of sword over another, eg. balance and cutting properties? Did double-edged swords fall out of use sooner because they aren't as good or because they're harder to make? Someone know? -Foradan

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