Thursday, November 20, 2008

Khopesh

Khopesh (floor to indicate the front foot animal) - a kind of knives used in ancient Egypt. It is similar in appearance to yataganom. Consisted of serpa (semi blades) and handle. Could be a sharpening internal or external. There are also double Grinding, when near to the handle of the blade has an external grinding, and long-distance - inside. Khopesha two-handed grip, about 50 cm

Khopesh in ancient Egypt had weapons of skilled fighters and elite military units. Length khopesha allow them to work and chariots.

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