Shotel
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A shotel is a curved sword which is sharp on both the inside and outside edges.It originated in ancient Abyssinia or present day Ethiopia.It looks very much like a Near Eastern scimitar, but the curve is a full half circle. The blade is flattened and diamond in cross-section and quite stiff. Unlike most swords, it is not used to slice or cut through but to hook the opponent by reaching around. Its shape is similar to a big sickle and can be effectively used to reach around an opponent's shield and stab them in vital areas, such as the kidneys or lungs.
Gundam Sandrock from the popular anime series Gundam Wing used a pair of large shotels as its primary weapons.
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