Sica

The Sica was a einschneidiger, curved dagger or a short sword Thracian - Illyrian origin. In Rome, the Sica was chiefly used by robber bands, these bands earned the name sicarii known are mainly the Jewish resistance fighters, the Sicarii. The weapon was also used by the Thraeces, a certain type of gladiators. In Roman Law, was strictly distinguished in such things, the Sica was considered dishonorable weapon.