Sword

A sword is a bladed weapon that is used to slash (and sometimes pierce) opponents with.

Components

 * Pommel
 * Used to stop the hand from sliding off the end as well as providing some counter-balancing to the blade
 * Hilt
 * The handle of the sword, usually wrapped in leather or wool to provide a good grip
 * Guard
 * The metal piece that keeps your opponent's weapon from cutting the hand
 * Blade
 * The sharpened length of the weapon for which it gets its name

