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Code words – a single classified word (e.g. BYEMAN) which identifies a specific special access program or portion. A list of several such code words can be seen at Byeman Control System. Exercise terms – a combination of two words, normally unclassified, used exclusively to designate an exercise or test [1]
Swords can have single or double bladed edges or even edgeless. The blade can be curved or straight. Arming sword; Dagger; Estoc; Falchion; Katana; Knife; Longsword; Messer; Rapier; Sabre or Saber (Most sabers belong to the renaissance period, but some sabers can be found in the late medieval period)
Cutlass, hanger, hangar (European) Dao, beidao, zhibei dao (Chinese) Dao (Northeastern Indian) Dha (Southeast Asian) Dussack, disackn, dusack, dusagge, dusegg, dusegge, dysack, tesak, thuseckn, tuseckn [1] (Although some list this weapon only as a wooden practice sword, this was a real weapon) Falchion (European)
Kilij. Ottoman kilij 19th century; this type with a short, broad blade is known as a "pala"; 27 in (69 cm) blade, 33 in (84 cm) total. A kilij (from Turkish kılıç, literally "sword") [1] is a type of one-handed, single-edged and curved scimitar used by the Seljuk Empire, Timurid Empire, Mamluk Empire, Ottoman Empire, and other Turkic ...
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J.E.B. Stuart with his 1860 saber. It is shorter, lighter and less curved than the 1840 model 1860 saber. The Model 1860 Light Cavalry Saber (also known as the M1862 as this was when the first 800 were issued) [1] is a long sword made of steel and brass, used by US cavalry from the American Civil War [2] until the end of the Indian wars; some were still in use during the Spanish–American War ...
Chronology of bladed weapons. The different types of bladed weapons ( swords, dress-swords, sabers, rapiers, foils, machetes, daggers, knives, arrowheads, etc..) have been of great importance throughout history. In addition to its use for fighting, or in wars, the bladed weapons have been the object of special considerations forming part of ...
Spadroon. The typical hilt of the most commonly known spadroon, the British 1796 pattern infantry officers sword. This is the fixed guard version. Many also had a hinged inner guard so that the sword rested flush against the uniform when worn. A spadroon [1] is a light sword with a straight-edged blade, enabling both cut and thrust attacks.