Ancient Greek Sword - The Greek Kopis And Makhaira Swords

Kopis Greek SwordMakhaira Battle Ready Greek Sword
The Kopis was an Ancient Greek Sword that had aThe Makhaira was an Ancient Greek Sword that was
curvy blade that faced forward. It was usually usedprimarily used in battle. It was also classified as a large
for cutting meat, to slaughter animals and for animalknife that had a blade that curved backwards just
sacrificial offerings, however it was also used as aslightly. In the Greek Language, the term Makhaira
Combat Ready Sword. The weapon was made to bemeant a few different things, but generally referred to
used with one hand. The length of this weapon wasany knife of sword but usually means a type of one
around 3 feet long, which is the same size as theedged, curved sword. This weapon is similar to the
spatha. This weapon is very similar to the NepaleseKopis because of the direction that the blade is curved.
Kukri and many people believe that they IberianThese weapons were primarily, but not exclusively
Falcata replaced the Kopis.  Greek. In fact Greek Art shows Persian and
The Old Greeks preferred going to war with CurvyLacedaemonian armies weilding these battle weapons.
Bladed Weapons. However the Hoplites preferred theThe Greek Xiphos was a straight weapon, and if you
Straight Sword to go to battle with. The Downwardlook deep into Persian literature, you'll discover that their
Curve made by the Kopis made this weapon ideal forprimary sword used in their Infantry was straight and
mounted battle against enemy troops. The Kopis has anot curved like the Makhaira was. The Xenophon
Tilt that looks like a hook. In many cases this swordbelieve that the Xiphos was much more mainstream
would be swung over the shoulder so the attackeraround the Greek Armies of the day and the Makhaira
could weild the most force against their opponent.was much more suited for Calvary.