Ajmo, postavljajte narode! 
Ovo je veoma siroko polje.
Od mene evo - egipatski kopesh, koji se razvio iz jedne vrste sekire (sl.1) a bio je rasiren po Kanaanu i Palestini te po Mezopotamiji i Egiptu.
Na sl.2 je original iz Luvra, na sl.3. je predstava egipatskog ratnika sa ovim macem i stitom, a na sl.4 je moderna varijanta (ima ko se bavi izradom ovakvih stvari; ima ih dosta koji se bave... )

gottago odlican link, lepa izlozba   

A evo nesto drugacije - imam negde ovakav jedan (zatrpan medju stvarima, nije neki kvalitet - secivo mu se srafi za drsku  , pa se to sve rastreslo od upotrebe, i rastavilo...nikako da ga nadjem, ponovo montiram i ponesem u sumu ) - prepoznacete svi: tzv. "Rambo knife" , u stvari vrsta vojnog noza za prezivljavanje.
 

evo jedan evergrin

Kukri
Gurka nož

Kukri je zamišljen kao neka vrsta kombinacije sekire i noža. Sastoji se iz drške i sečiva dužine najčešće između 30 i 40 cm, koje je od sredine oboreno napred pod uglom od 20 ili više stepeni, sa karakterističnom zakrivljenom oštricom u obliku ribe.
Kukri, ili kukuri, kako se još izgovara, je jedno od najubojitijih hladnih oružja koje se koriste u svrhu borbe. Potiče iz Nepala, a svetsku slavu je stekao kao oružje Gurki, naroda poreklom iz Nepala koji su ga koristili kao standardni deo svog naoružanja.

Gurka sa kukrijemNije do kraja jasno koje je poreklo ovoga oružja. Prema nekim teorijama, kukri je naslednik oružja kao što su mahera ili kopis koje su koristili Grci, i koje je u te krajeve donela vojska Aleksandra Velikog. Poznato je i da su Turci koristili sličnu, ali dužu verziju ovakvog oružja kod nas poznatu kao jatagan.
 
Kukri je zamišljen kao neka vrsta kombinacije sekire i noža. Sastoji se iz drške i sečiva dužine najčešće između 30 i 40 cm, koje je od sredine oboreno napred pod uglom od 20 ili više stepeni, sa karakterističnom zakrivljenom oštricom u obliku ribe. Na samom dnu oštrice se nalaze jedan ili dva zaseka, koji služe da spreče krv da sa oštrice curi na dršku, mada se prema nekim tumačenjima ovi zarezi tumače kao simbol Hindu boginje Kali.
 
Koristi se kao oružje za blisku borbu, pre svega za sečenje i za paranje, mada se može koristiti i za ubadanje. Oborena oštrica čini da udarac pada sa daleko većom snagom, čemu doprinosi i težina oružja – od 500 do 900 grama.
 
Kukri su u borbenu upotrebu uveli Gurke, narod iz Nepala, koji se borio u sastavu britanskih oružanih snaga, a čiji pripadnici i danas čine jedan deo najelitnijih snaga vojske Velike Britanije. Što zbog svoje efikasnosti, što zbog fantastične veštine i borbenosti samih Gurki, kukri je stekao legendarnu reputaciju kao jedno od najefikasnijih oružja za borbu prsa u prsa.
 
Postoji opšte rašireno verovanje da Gurka nikada ne vraća kukri u korice dok njime ne pusti krv. Međutim, kukri se u Nepalu ne koristi samo kao oružje, već i kao oruđe kojim se mogu obavljati raznorazni zanatski i kućevni poslovi – od stolarskih i građevinskih poslova do seckanja povrća i mesa.
 

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A, ovo je sada mali skok na nesto drugo (ovde mozemo da "sharamo" slobodno) - buzdovani! Mene uvek vuce anticki Egipat, pa evo onda nekoliko primera veoma elegantnog prastarog kamenog buzdovana. Prva dva (sl.1 i 2 te sl.3-5) su iz perioda Naqada I (3800-3700 g. pne.), a treci (sl.6 i 7) je nesto mladji (3700-3200 g. pne.)

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Cold Steel Bushman

može da bude nož, sekira, koplje, ...

History of the Tanto Knife
Written by Dan Lawton

The Tanto knife, an iconic weapon with a rich Japanese history, has roots that date back as early as the 10th century. While its artistic style and structure has changed since then, its design as a short sword ideal for stabbing and slashing has remained consistent for centuries. Known for the length of its blade, which can vary anywhere between six and twelve inches, the Tanto knife comes in either a single or double-edged knife or dagger.
tanto knife
A Modern Tanto Knife
Early Tanto knife history

The Tanto knife was born out of practicality and necessity in Japan during the Heian period, in which the warrior class gained power. Though the weapon most commonly associated with samurai warriors is the katana (samurai sword), the Tanto knife was frequently carried by the samurai for a last line of defense. Early Tanto knives had no aesthetic appeal and were typically smaller than tanto knives today. In years to come, there would be a drastic increase in Tanto artisans who were making intricate designs on the hilts as well as decorative blades.
The Tanto knife and the Warring States Period

The explosion in artistic design surrounding the Tanto knife did not last. By the 15th century, social upheaval and constant military conflict in Japan gave way to the Warring States period. This period had a negative impact on the Tanto knife. Due to all the fighting, mass production of Tanto knives compromised the knife's artistic design and blade qualities.
Peace in Japan and the decline of the Tanto knife

Once the conflict in Japan began to settle by the 18th century, there was little need for blades, so production of the Tanto knife suffered. Also, the invention of the katana and wakizash around the early 15th century significantly decreased the popularity of the Tanto knife. A few Tanto knives were still in production, but were merely copies of previous designs and styles.
The Tanto knife today

Prior to World War II, there was a resurgence in production  of Tanto knives, as more people started wearing the knives for self-protection. The popularity of the knife during that time has left many in circulation and there is steady production even today.

Uuuuu, ovi nozevi su fantasticni; onaj prvi me asocira kao da moze da se natakne na stap i posluzi kao neka vrsta koplja - odatle mi misli skrenuse ka koplju. Odmah sam se setio Masai plemena (Kenija, Tanzanija...). Ovaj primerak je veoma star i na prodaju je (tu sam ga i nasao, na nekom sajtu za prodaju antikviteta), a ona fotka na kraju, tek toliko da vidimo ko ga je upotrebljavao i verovatno jos i upotrebljava, kad zatreba.

izvori:
http://www.epragueknives.com/original-old-antique-80-5-african-maasai-masai-massai-lion-spear-circa-pre-1928.html
http://www.danagluckstein.com/image_MWWS.html

Helebarda - ima ih raznih, evo samo nekih

The kris or keris is a prized asymmetrical dagger most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Thailand, Brunei and Singapore. It is known as kalis in the southern Philippines. The kris is famous for its distinctive wavy blade, although many have straight blades as well.

A kris can be divided into three parts: bilah (blade), hulu (hilt), and warangka (sheath). These parts of the kris are objects of art, often carved in meticulous detail and made from various materials: metal, precious or rare types of wood, or gold or ivory. A kris's aesthetic value covers the dhapur (the form and design of the blade, with around 150 variants), the pamor (the pattern of metal alloy decoration on the blade, with around 60 variants), and tangguh referring to the age and origin of a kris.[1] Depending on the quality and historical value of the kris, it can fetch thousands of dollars or even more.

Both a weapon and spiritual object, kris are often considered to have an essence or presence, considered to possess magical powers, with some blades possessing good luck and others possessing bad.[1] Kris are used for display, as talismans with magical powers, weapons, a sanctified heirloom (pusaka), auxiliary equipment for court soldiers, an accessory for ceremonial dress, an indicator of social status, a symbol of heroism, etc.[1] Legendary kris that possess supernatural power and extraordinary ability were mentioned in traditional folktales, such as those of Mpu Gandring, Taming Sari, and Setan Kober.