Hunnish swords etc

[Ironhand]

Whats the historical basis for the replica? I've never seen an example of a curved blade that was used by the Huns. I've seen countless examples listed of straight, double edged Sassanian style blades though. People tend to think Asia and they picture curved blades, but while there were examples, popularity varied between straight and curved blades at different times in different places. It is unclear where the Huns originated from. Often they are linked with the Chiang-nu. The Chiang-nu used double edged straight blades. Straight blades were the norm in China whether double or single edged during the Hunnish periods. Heian period Japanese blades were straight and double edged. Its not so odd that they used straight blades when you examine the trends of the time. Just because they are known for cavalry does not mean they used curved swords. Straight blade vs. curved blade with cavalry use has varied in popularity even within cultures. The straight sword can be a very useful cavalry weapon. It is the Mongols that are more known for the use of the saber. In the medieval period East trends changed to favor curved blades more.