. . "Khopesh"@en . . "Khopesh (\u1E2Bp\u0161; also vocalized khepesh) is an Egyptian sickle-sword that evolved from battle axes.A typical khopesh is 50\u201360 cm (20\u201324 inches) in length, though smaller examples do also exist. The blunted edge of the weapon's tip also served as an effective bludgeon, as well as a hook. These weapons changed from bronze to iron in the New Kingdom period."@en . . .