Khopesh

Khopesh
18th century BC khopesh blade found in Nablus; the blade is decorated with electrum inlays.
TypeSword
Place of originAncient Egypt
Service history
In servicec. 3000–1300 BC
Used by
Wars
Specifications
Lengthavg. 50–60 cm (20–24 in)

Blade typeCurved
Aa1
Q3
N37
F23
F51
(Coffin Texts)
ḫpš ('leg')

in hieroglyphs

The khopesh (ḫpš; also vocalized khepesh) is an Egyptian sickle-shaped sword that developed from battle axes.[1][2]

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