The Weapons of the Ancient World
Stone weapons
The New Stone Age is the last period of the Stone Age, defined as the period when sharpened tools were used. During this period of time, people were engaged in farming and animal husbandry. In this period in China, civilizations like Yangshao Culture, Hemudu Culture and Xishiqi Culture appeared.
For some individuals, swords are historical collectors in which factual techniques and proficiencies vary among different cultures and periods as a result of differences in blade design and purpose. Swords are powerful, durable and light weighted weapons extensively used and available at unbeaten able prices.
Since 9th century till 16th century , in Northern Europe “ Viking Age" battle axes are very common tool used. At that time they are termed as medieval battle axes which usually had broad, socketed heads along with long strips of metal (langets) with the haft to prevent the haft from being damaged during battle. During Napoleon times and later
Daggers also termed as hand weapons , are special stabbing or thrusting artillery that frequently have intricately ornamented sheath. In Latin , dagger is named as a Dacian knife which is a usually a double-edged blade evolved as one of the prehistoric tool. Also regarded as secondary or tertiary weapon
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