Kopis

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[[File:044-1-.jpg|thumb|290px|right]] The Kopis (from Ancient Greek κοπίς, from ''κόπτω'' ''kopto'', "I cut") was a sword with a forward-curving blade. It was

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[[Alexander the Great]]'s close-range weapon.

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==Descriptions==

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The Kopis was a one-handed, single-edged sword about 3 feet in length, with the blade curving forward and widening near the tip. The blade has a reinforced spine to give it greater strength and durability, and the hilt's wrap-around grip made the sword less likely to slip out of the user's hand in the heat of battle. It appears to be a longer, thinner Falcata.

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==Uses==

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The Kopis was primarily a slashing weapon. The Kopis was even used to cut meat. While most Greek infantry, such as the [[Spartan|Spartan hoplite]], favored the shorter, more martially versatile [[Xiphos|xiphos]], the Kopis found favor with mounted forces, as its downward curve made it highly suitable for cavalry.

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-[[File:044-1-.jpg|thumb|290px|right]] The Kopis (from Ancient Greek κοπίς, from ''κόπτω'' ''kopto'', "I cut") was a sword with a forward-curving blade. It was
-[[Alexander the Great]]'s close-range weapon.
-==Descriptions==
-The Kopis was a one-handed, single-edged sword about 3 feet in length, with the blade curving forward and widening near the tip. The blade has a reinforced spine to give it greater strength and durability, and the hilt's wrap-around grip made the sword less likely to slip out of the user's hand in the heat of battle. It appears to be a longer, thinner Falcata.
-==Uses==
-The Kopis was primarily a slashing weapon. The Kopis was even used to cut meat. While most Greek infantry, such as the [[Spartan|Spartan hoplite]], favored the shorter, more martially versatile [[Xiphos|xiphos]], the Kopis found favor with mounted forces, as its downward curve made it highly suitable for cavalry.
 [[Category:Weapons]]
 [[Category:Ancient Weapons]]
 [[Category:Swords]]
-[[Category:Close Range Weapon]]
+[[Category:Close Range Weapons]]
+[[Category:Curved Swords]]