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The Khopesh Egypt’s Sickle-Sword for Hooking Shields

The Khopesh: Egypt’s Sickle-Sword for Hooking Shields

Sep 04, 2025-By Caiden Pannell

The khopesh was a forward-curved Egyptian sword built to hook shields and control enemies. Its shape made it more than a blade.

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