Steel short sword

Steel short sword Image Source: Doug Fogg Custom Knives Manufacturing Object type Weapons Skill used Manufacturing weapons Time 1 day(s) Objects steel short sword blade medium steel hilt Tools bronze or steel peen hammer Machines bronze or iron anvil Rot and repair Rot 4 points per day 21 points per day of use Repair 200 points per hour Holdable object General properties Attack 33 Skillweight 50% Weight 110 grams Visible yes

TOC==Description and uses==

Real-life context

"Short sword is a term descriptive of the size of sword rather than a particular type of sword itself (and contrary to what folks tell themselves, size does matter). The term short sword didn’t become commonly popular until the early middle ages when the standard sword length grew. A short sword is generally any bladed weapon longer than a dagger but shorter than a longsword. For example, the Roman gladius and Greek kopis are referred to as short swords but both have particular names of their own. Throughout history, short swords have been popular as both primary weapons and back-up weapons. Warriors not quite strong enough to wield a large sword carried them; the lighter weight of the weapon made it very effective in a close quarters melee. Spearmen and archers often carried short swords as a secondary weapon, should they have to close with and fight their opponents." - [1]