Acinaces

The Acinaces (also akinakes or akinaka ) ἀκινάκης from the Greek word, was a mixture of dagger and short sword that was used in the first centuries BC in the eastern Mediterranean.

Description and Use

The Acinces was a double-edged, straight short sword that could be used both on the balance sheet as well to bat. He was an ideal second weapon, since it was small and handy and had a low weight. Was used the Acinaces of Scythian horsemen and spearmen. For security guard services, this short sword was also used often what bas-reliefs show. The passing was often elaborately decorated, as the Acinaces was also an object of prestige in the Persian culture.

History

The Acinaces was first used by the Medes and spread through the Persian army in the whole eastern Mediterranean region. Especially Scythians and Persians used this weapon. In the third century BC, the Acinaces came on in the Greek armies. The weapon remained until the 2nd century BC