In essence there are two types of Blades, Slicing and Cutting or Stabbing and Jabbing. Now put this into three or more lengths and various combinations and you have Group 3 Weapons. In it's most basic form we would have the Bowie Style Knife (for both slicing and chopping actions) and Stiletto for stabbing and incisions. With some alterations to the length, grip and function we derive a dizzying array of weapons.

Sharp objects have become an essential part of life. From Doctors Scalpels, through the Kitchen Knife, to the Stanley knife. All these are tools but all can be used as weapons. 9/11 showed how dangerous even a short sharp knife can be.

You can argue that a Spear can be thrown and should be part of the Throwing Weapons. Well, i would argue that almost anything that can be held can be thrown. Essentially, a Spear, for example, is thrown for Hunting and Held for Battle.

Items like Monks Spade, that are sharpened and only called a spade because of their shape are in this category, real spades, one that you really dig with belong in the Tools & Not-Weapons category. You could also include the Razor Edged Fans on this page as well as any item modified for Battle and Fighting that has a Sharp Edge for Slicing, Cutting or Stabbing!

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