Khopesh (Egyptian Sickle Sword)
Slashing / Hooking weapon
Quick Facts
OriginAncient Egypt (New Kingdom) (Antiquity (2000-1300 BC / Pharaohs))
Wield TypeSingle-handed
MaterialForged bronze or steel with wood/bone hilt
Length50 - 60 cm cm
Weight0.8 - 1.4 kg kg
History
Royal weapon of Egyptian Pharaohs (Ramses II, Tutankhamun) and elite infantry. Evolved from crescent war axes as a symbol of divine military authority.
About
The outer curved edge delivers cleaving slashes, while the unsharpened inner hook traps opponent blades or pulls down enemy shields.