sword

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Human beings typically wield a sword as a bladed weapon specifically crafted for inflicting serious cuts or delivering a fatal blow with its pointed tip, making it significantly longer than any standard knife or dagger. The precise definition of the term sword is often subject to variations depending on the specific historical period or geographic region under examination. The blade itself can either be straight and unyielding or curved in shape for added versatility. Those swords intended for thrusting purposes tend to have a sharp, pointed tip at the end of their blades and are generally more likely to be straight; those designed for slashing, on the other hand, feature a razor-sharp cutting edge on one or both sides of the blade, often resulting in curved designs. Many expertly crafted swords are engineered with dual functionality in mind, seamlessly combining elements of both thrusting and slashing techniques.