VEGHATERMEATLOVER Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Why (stereotypically) do Muslim countrys have curvy or bent swords wheras European countrys have straight swords? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Maleficus1055 Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Cause they're badass like that? But really, I dunno, never questioned it before. Just different cultures I guess. Tumblr. Follow me! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nero Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Why (stereotypically) do Muslim countrys have curvy or bent swords wheras European countrys have straight swords? Muslim nations had a heavier emphasis on cavalry, so curved swords were better for cutting down infantry, since the force of the blow would be dissipated and the sword wouldn't fly out of the cavalry soldier's hand. Western countries were heavily infantry based, so the straight swords were designed for piercing moreso than slashing. Since Muslim countries were in the desert, their troops couldn't wear such heavy armour, and most unprofessional soldiers had little more than a shield and some cloth clothing, so slashing weapons were devastating. Vienna Raszyn Warsaw Klushino Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zierro Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 Because of Aladdin. Eh Dusty's answer is better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 "Curvy sword" = Scimitar "Straight, European sword" = long sword "kind of curvy, one-sided sword" = katana SWAG Mayn U wanna be like me but U can't be me cuz U ain't got ma swagga on. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PoorLepRecon Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 A question like this is better left to google. Once it is answered it can't really generate any further discussion. Since you have recieved your answer, this is now locked. Forum Updates & Suggestions <------ Let your voice be heard!Forum Games <------- Coolest place on Tip.ItTip.It Forum Rules <------- Read them! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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