Short Sword

About the Short Sword

The short sword endures because it fits everywhere a longer blade doesn't, on a crowded deck, in a narrow corridor, at a belt beneath a coat. Short enough to draw and thrust in tight quarters yet long enough to keep a knife-fighter at bay, it has armed sailors, guards, and travelers across countless worlds and eras. The double-edged blade both cuts and pierces, so a wielder can slash across an opening or drive the point home as the moment demands. Light and quick, it rewards a nimble wrist and good footwork over brute strength, making it a natural companion weapon in the off hand. It carries none of the mystique of a vibroblade or an energy weapon, but a plain, well-kept short sword has quietly settled more disputes than either.