Bilbo (sword)

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The bilbo, a thrusting-sword, seems to take its name from its place of manufacture: Bilbao (in the Basque country of northern Spain), famed for its sword-blades, and formerly known as Bilboa in English. Bilbos have well-tempered and flexible blades.

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