This is a surprisingly frequently asked question: How do you distinguish a long knife or dagger from a short sword (or saber, machete, etc)?
Are there objective ways of drawing the line, like a specific blade length and/or a type of hilt / handle? Let's discuss it!
The swords and dagger in this video:
The Legionnaire (fantasy gladius) by Zombie Tools
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Shortsword VB Feder, Oakshott Type 14, I.33 from Purpleheart Armory (affiliate link)
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Adorian (messer) by Landsknecht Emporium (affiliate links)
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Pappenheimer rapier and custom parrying dagger ("main gauche") by Darkwood Armory
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14th century medieval knight's rondel dagger by Tod Cutler (affiliate link)
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Ewart Park bronze sword by Neil Burridge
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1860 light cavalry saber by LK Chen (affiliate link)
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This "Long Knife" Will Put a Smile on Your Face... (Sword Review)
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Will This $250 Yatagan Make the Cut? (Sword Review)
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Review: Swiss Degen / Baselard Reproduction - Beautiful Craftsmanship by Lukas Mästle-Goer
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"EDM is not my thing" by Snabish
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Outro:
"Highland Storm" by The Slanted Room Records
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