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Beskad

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A beskad was a traditional[2] Mandalorian sword,[1] forged from beskar.[2] Comprised of a broad, single-edged blade about the length of a grown human's arm[2] that widened toward the tip before tapering to a point,[1] the beskad was a heavy single-handed short sword, designed to crack armor and capable of delivering short, powerful slashes—similar to machete.[2] Two metal guards protected the wielder's hand at the top and base of the hilt.[1] The weapon was based on a design from the ancient Taung. Traditionally, it was accompanied by the kal dagger in the wielder's off hand.[2]

Behind the scenes

The beskad was first named by author Karen Traviss in her now-Legends e-novella Boba Fett: A Practical Man.[3]

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Notes and references

  1. ↑ 1.00 1.01 1.02 1.03 1.04 1.05 1.06 1.07 1.08 1.09 1.10 1.11 Star Wars: Legion — Clan Wren Unit Expansion (Card: Beskad Duelist)
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 2.6 Collapse of the Republic
  3. ↑ Boba Fett: A Practical Man
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