Shortsword

Weapon

Varies

Dueling Blade, One-Handed, Finesse, Light

Much like daggers, there are as many shortswords in the world as there are cultures who produced them. In general, they describe swords between 2ft-3ft in length, one-handed hilts, double and single edged and with a stabbing or curved point. Examples include weapons like a norseman seax, cutlass, gladius, kopis, machetes, messers... among many, many others. Their wide versatility and varied design mean that a master can find the perfect form to increase the damage they are able to impart.