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    Default Why Did The Khopesh Go Out Of Style?

    if that's the right term for it.

    This is a khopesh, famously used by egyptians:
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    Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Khopesh

    so why do we not see anything similar to this in later successor empires and kingdoms?

    or any of the weapons the ancient egyptians used, like the massive sickle hammer?

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    Default Re: Why Did The Khopesh Go Out Of Style?

    To my understanding it has been replaced from more efficient types of slashing swords or the use of iron instead of bronze made the construction of this shape impreactical
    Quem faz injúria vil e sem razão,Com forças e poder em que está posto,Não vence; que a vitória verdadeira É saber ter justiça nua e inteira-He who, solely to oppress,Employs or martial force, or power, achieves No victory; but a true victory Is gained,when justice triumphs and prevails.
    Luís de Camões

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