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Khopesh (ḫpš; also vocalized khepesh) is an Egyptian sickle-sword that evolved from battle axes.A typical khopesh is 50–60 cm (20–24 inches) in length though smaller examples do also exist. This blade was designed for hooking an opponent’s shield or disarming them.[citation needed] These weapons changed from bronze to iron in the New Kingdom period.[citation needed]The blade is only sharpened on the outside portion of the curved end.
