double-edged blade
Sharpened on both-sides
A double-edged blade has sharpened edges on both sides, allowing cuts in either direction.
Swords, daggers, and certain knives are double-edged.
The design increases cutting versatility but requires careful handling—the wielder can injure themselves as easily as an opponent.
This practical danger underlies the metaphor double-edged sword, describing something with both benefits and risks.
- swordHilted fighting blade
- sword fightCombat using bladed weapons
- razorBlade for removing hair
- close shaveNarrow escape from harm
- cuttingDividing via sharp edge
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