07-23-2007, 10:20 AM
When I say 'leaf-bladed' I may be muddling my terminology. I actually mean the blade is double-edged, straight and symmetrical along it's centreline, but has a slight narrowing 'waist', then broadens out again before tapering to the point. It might be a xiphos in Greek, but I think this was actually a fairly generic term for a straight sword (as opposed to the curved kopis). Like I said, off the top of my head - it's a while since I read up on this specifically.
Phil
Phil
