Got a Real-World Weapon or Armor Question? Mk. VII

[AslanCross]

And yet, depending precisely where you are, the Sword has enormous prestige in the Philippines. The Kris for example, the Barong among the Moro, the Kampilan... just to name a few.



All true, but the sword remained the principle prestige weapon in India as well, it is the center of the sacred symbol of the Sikhs to this day

http://library.thinkquest.org/07aug/...ikh_Khanda.png



Persia is another sword loving culture, the Akinakes in ancient times; the Shamshir from the end of the Middle Ages.

G.

Yes, I'm aware of those examples, but I was just citing examples where the heroes used something other than swords. I wasn't saying the sword wasn't any less prestigious.