Athens Kopis

[Giannis K. Hoplite]

Here it is, and some specifications:
Length 45cm
Max width 5cm
It had ivory grip scales secured all around the edge of the tang with tiny iron rivets.
The guard consisted of two iron rectangular plates on either side, with a small inclusion in the middle of the blade to allow for the correspondive tongue on the scabbard throat, same system as with the xiphos.
An almost identical kopis from Vergina which only lacked the extra iron guard plates weighed only 400 gr. It was in perfect condition since it was cremated. The tip of the blade is sharp on both sides, for about 1/3-1/4 of the length, from about where the fuller stops. The fullers have a flat bottom.

Hope this helps!
Khaire
Giannis

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Ups, i just realized i posted about the wrong sword! Unfortunately i don't have the requested information about the sword in Athens National museum...