As swords were designed to kill They did well to make them tongue-shaped.( Anwar-i- Suhaili)

Idries Shah
As swords were designed to kill They did well to...
As swords were designed to kill They did well to...
As swords were designed to kill They did well to...
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A sword is designed to be sharp and efficient. So, it should have a sharp point, which can easily penetrate the enemy's defenses. It also should have a long blade, so that more of the weight of the sword can be directed toward the tip of the blade. And finally, the blade should be balanced.

If it is not balanced, it will not fly true when swung. A sword is an instrument of its shape and its size. It does well to make it tongue-shaped.

Source: The Dermis Probe

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