Kopis/khopsh etc. - Egyptian swords

Tim Simmons · 22nd March 2005, 08:08 PM

The Romans clearly disliked this weapons leaving it to relatively modern Asia.Tim

tom hyle · 23rd March 2005, 01:42 AM

Hmmm....actually, it was in what might be called Western Asia at the time (Scythia for sure.....), and the "Thracian" sword of the gladiators seems to me to likely be a version of the type, though I have seen it reproduced in a variety of very disparate shapes. I don't know of any originals.

23rd March 2005, 01:42 AM	#2
tom hyle Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Houston, TX, USA Posts: 1,254	Hmmm....actually, it was in what might be called Western Asia at the time (Scythia for sure.....), and the "Thracian" sword of the gladiators seems to me to likely be a version of the type, though I have seen it reproduced in a variety of very disparate shapes. I don't know of any originals. Last edited by tom hyle; 23rd March 2005 at 02:39 AM. Reason: correct spelling ;)

22nd March 2005, 08:08 PM	#1
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,917	The Romans clearly disliked this weapons leaving it to relatively modern Asia.Tim