Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ''Manga/{{Gamaran}}'' has some examples: The Maruyama brothers have the Murder Sword Ginguruwa (Silver Wheel): a sword with a very short, knife-like blade and a long, curved blade coming out of the back of said short blade. Another example is provided by Shinsuke's Soenmaru blade: A broadsword hollow inside composed by two katana-like blades on the hilt. Last but not least, Kibe refers to his weapon as a sword, while it's actually a colossal, spiked iron club.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
** Two more of the seven swords count, Nuibari which is a needle-like sword that is used to sew enemies together and Shibuki which has a cutting edge on one side and a paper bomb dispenser on the other.
Changed line(s) 76 (click to see context) from:
[[/folder]]
to:
[[/folder]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ''FateStayNight'' features Ea, a 4-part drill-shaped sword created before time that has the ability to destroy reality and slice the planet in two. It is every bit as awesome as it sounds and it doesn´t even need Prana to do it.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 66 (click to see context) from:
* ''VisualNovel/AceAttorney'': the Shichishito, which literally means "seven-branched sword".
to:
* ''VisualNovel/AceAttorney'': the Shichishito, which literally means "seven-branched sword".sword", its branches supposedly representing the different paths life can take before its inevitable end. The fact that it is shaped so oddly comes up when [[spoiler:you prove that the defendant in the last case of Trials and Tribulations could not have shoved the sword all the way through the victim based on the wound and the blood on only the top branches]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
** Rukia and Hitsugaya's released swords (both [[AnIcePerson ice element types]] coincidentally) are surprising aversions. Both blades still look like normal swords but they both gain accessories coming of the end of the hilt (a ribbon for Sode no Shirayuki and a crescent blade on a [[VariableLengthChain chain]] for Hyourinmaru). Captain General Yamamoto's Ryujin Jakka might also count if you could see the actual shape of the blade under [[KillItWithFire all the]] [[FlamingSword flames]]. It makes them stick out in a host of oddly shaped blades and {{BFS}}s.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 29 (click to see context) from:
* Bat'leth, the iconic Klingon sword from the ''StarTrek'' franchise, with a crescent (often complex shaped) edge on one side and multiple handles on the other side. Also less iconic mek'leth, which looks like a scimitar with an additional knife attached under the crossguard.
to:
* Bat'leth, the iconic Klingon sword from the ''StarTrek'' ''Franchise/StarTrek'' franchise, with a crescent (often complex shaped) edge on one side and multiple handles on the other side. Also less iconic mek'leth, which looks like a scimitar with an additional knife attached under the crossguard.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 43 (click to see context) from:
* The Soul Reaver from ''LegacyOfKain'' looks odd, but this kind of wavy blade actually exists, and is called Kris blade.
to:
* The Soul Reaver from ''LegacyOfKain'' looks odd, but this kind of wavy blade actually exists, and is called Kris blade.a Flamberge.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 46 (click to see context) from:
* In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', Link wields the [[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101109205945/zelda/images/a/a0/Double_Helix_Sword.png Double Helix Sword]] which has two blades that cross back and forth before coming to a point.
to:
* In ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', ''[[VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask The Legend of Zelda: Majora's Mask]]'', Link wields the [[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101109205945/zelda/images/a/a0/Double_Helix_Sword.png Double Helix Sword]] which has two blades that cross back and forth before coming to a point.
Changed line(s) 53,54 (click to see context) from:
* While most weapons in the ''{{Soul|Series}}'' series are fairly reasonable and realistic, several extra weapons you can buy/obtain tend to fall into this category, such as Siegfried's Flamberge (a zweihander with a wavy flames design). Revenant, an extra character in ''Soulcalibur III'' and ''IV'', also uses wave swords known as Gatekeeper.
* Sol Badguy's Fireseal/Fuuenken in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' is a blunt, rectangular blade. It makes up for its supposed lack of sharpness due to [[HotBlade its ability to generate intense flames]] (presumably thanks to an engine installed in the sword) although the blade is still able to draw blood in-game. Back during his days as a member of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, Sol instead used an unnamed sword that appears to be little more than a giant slab of stone or concrete.
* Sol Badguy's Fireseal/Fuuenken in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' is a blunt, rectangular blade. It makes up for its supposed lack of sharpness due to [[HotBlade its ability to generate intense flames]] (presumably thanks to an engine installed in the sword) although the blade is still able to draw blood in-game. Back during his days as a member of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, Sol instead used an unnamed sword that appears to be little more than a giant slab of stone or concrete.
to:
* While most weapons in the ''{{Soul|Series}}'' ''VideoGame/{{Soul|Series}}'' series are fairly reasonable and realistic, several extra weapons you can buy/obtain tend to fall into this category, such as Siegfried's Flamberge (a zweihander with a wavy flames design). Revenant, design, not unlike the page image). [[DemBones Revenant]], an extra character in ''Soulcalibur III'' and ''IV'', also uses twin wave swords known as Gatekeeper.
* Sol Badguy's Fireseal/Fuuenken in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111030092758/guilty-gear/images/b/b8/Ggxxr_cs1_so.jpg is a blunt, rectangularblade. blade.]] It makes up for its supposed lack of sharpness due to [[HotBlade its ability to generate intense flames]] (presumably thanks to an engine engine/exhaust-like mechanism installed in the sword) although the blade is still able to draw blood in-game. By the time of ''Overture'', however, [[http://images2.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111029045961/guilty-gear/images/1/1f/Gg2o_cs2_so.jpg the weapon has undergone heavy modification and resembles a more traditional sword]] (the tip of the blade is still fairly blunt, though). Back during his days as a member of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, Sol instead used [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111108135038/guilty-gear/images/4/43/Ggxxac_cs_or.jpg an unnamed sword sword]] that appears to be little more than a giant slab of stone or concrete.
* Sol Badguy's Fireseal/Fuuenken in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' [[http://images1.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20111030092758/guilty-gear/images/b/b8/Ggxxr_cs1_so.jpg is a blunt, rectangular
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 54 (click to see context) from:
* Sol Badguy's Fireseal/Fuuenken in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' is a blunt, rectangular blade. It makes up for its supposed lack of sharpness due to [[HotBlade its ability to generate intense flames]] (presumably thanks to an engine installed in the sword) although the blade is still able to draw blood in-game. Back during his days as a member of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, Sol instead used an named sword that appears to be little more than a giant slab of stone or concrete.
to:
* Sol Badguy's Fireseal/Fuuenken in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' is a blunt, rectangular blade. It makes up for its supposed lack of sharpness due to [[HotBlade its ability to generate intense flames]] (presumably thanks to an engine installed in the sword) although the blade is still able to draw blood in-game. Back during his days as a member of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, Sol instead used an named unnamed sword that appears to be little more than a giant slab of stone or concrete.
Changed line(s) 56 (click to see context) from:
* The Sparda sword in ''Videogame/DevilMayCry'' has a huge crescent-shaped blade, and the position of the handle should make it quite difficult to wield. Lampshaded in the last line of [[http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/archives/899 this]] ManlyGuysDoingManlyThings comic.
to:
* The Sparda sword in ''Videogame/DevilMayCry'' ''VideoGame/DevilMayCry'' has a huge crescent-shaped blade, and the position of the handle should make it quite difficult to wield. Lampshaded in the last line of [[http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/archives/899 this]] ManlyGuysDoingManlyThings ''Webcomic/ManlyGuysDoingManlyThings'' comic.
Changed line(s) 58 (click to see context) from:
* In ''MusashiSamuraiLegend'' the first four Elemental Swords may be unusual, but otherwise fine. Then there's the Void Sword: it looks like there are two blades merged: the one in the middle is straight and squared, the other one has a wave shape and is merged with the former. In RealLife this sword will be awfully hard to use properly.
to:
* In ''MusashiSamuraiLegend'' ''VideoGame/MusashiSamuraiLegend'' the first four Elemental Swords may be unusual, but otherwise fine. Then there's the Void Sword: it looks like there are two blades merged: the one in the middle is straight and squared, the other one has a wave shape and is merged with the former. In RealLife this sword will would be awfully hard to use properly.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 20 (click to see context) from:
** Among the Swords of the Mist we also have Raiga, really thin dual blades with spikes protruding from them.
to:
** If we really want to get technical, it looks more like a [[spoiler: cross between a shark and a sea urchin]].
** Among the Swords of the Mist we also haveRaiga, Raiga's swords: really thin dual blades with spikes protruding from them.
** Among the Swords of the Mist we also have
Added DiffLines:
[[folder: Real Life]]
* The sword depicted, along with a few other examples on this page actually take after the Seven Pronged Sword, which exists in real life, along with several replicas.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 46,48 (click to see context) from:
** Though less exotic than some, in ''[[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', the BigBad's sword is an EvilCounterpart to the Master Sword, and has a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners.
** In Majora's Mask the double helix is not the only strange sword, the razor sword is also strange and the gilded sword slightly less so.
[[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
** In Majora's Mask the double helix is not the only strange sword, the razor sword is also strange and the gilded sword slightly less so.
[[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
to:
** Though less exotic than some, in ''[[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', the BigBad's sword is an EvilCounterpart to the Master Sword, and has a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners.
** In Majora's Mask the double helix is not the only strange sword, the razor sword is also strange and the gilded sword slightly less so.
[[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners.]]
** In Majora's Mask the double helix is not the only strange sword, the razor sword is also strange and the gilded sword slightly less so.
Deleted line(s) 72 (click to see context) :
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 19 (click to see context) from:
* ''Samehada'', Kisame's sword in ''Manga/{{Naruto}}''. If you can really call this thing a sword… it's more like a giant spiked club, but is refered to as a sword anyway…
to:
* ''Samehada'', Samehada, Kisame's sword in ''Manga/{{Naruto}}''. If you can really call this thing a sword… it's more like a giant spiked club, but is refered to as a sword anyway…
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 46 (click to see context) from:
** Though less exotic than some, in ''[[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', the BigBad's sword is an EvilCounterpart to the Master Sword, and has a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners. [[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
to:
** Though less exotic than some, in ''[[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', the BigBad's sword is an EvilCounterpart to the Master Sword, and has a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners.
** In Majora's Mask the double helix is not the only strange sword, the razor sword is also strange and the gilded sword slightly less so.
[[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
** In Majora's Mask the double helix is not the only strange sword, the razor sword is also strange and the gilded sword slightly less so.
[[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* In ''VideoGame/NeverwinterNights2'', the [[http://media.giantbomb.com/uploads/0/5427/850920-githsword_large.jpg Silver Sword of Gith]]. Possibly justified by it being an InfinityPlusOneSword [[SwordOfPlotAdvancement of Plot Advancement]]. And by not being human-made.
* A lot of the higher-level swords and daggers in ''DragonAgeOrigins'' have serrated, zig-zagging, and/or wavy-edged blades.
* A lot of the higher-level swords and daggers in ''DragonAgeOrigins'' have serrated, zig-zagging, and/or wavy-edged blades.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
** There's also the Funny-Looking Sword. It [[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin lives up to its name]].
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Spelling
Changed line(s) 8,10 (click to see context) from:
SubTrope of CoolSword. Compare ImpossiblyCoolWeapon, ImprobableWeaponUser, LaserBlade, VibroWeapon and {{BFS}}. Can overlap with SerratedBladeOfPain. A deffensive equivalent would be ScaryImpracticalArmor. Contrast BoringButPractical.
to:
SubTrope of CoolSword. Compare ImpossiblyCoolWeapon, ImprobableWeaponUser, LaserBlade, VibroWeapon and {{BFS}}. Can overlap with SerratedBladeOfPain. A deffensive defensive equivalent would be ScaryImpracticalArmor. Contrast BoringButPractical.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
Changingexample image
Changed line(s) 36 (click to see context) from:
* The Vorpal Blade from ''TabletopGame/{{Munchkin}}'', which is covered in spikes and curves that don't even always go in the same direction. A blurred glimpse of it is on the left [[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jehnez/4193277576/ here]]
to:
* The [[http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Vorpal_blade_2840.jpg Vorpal Blade Blade]], from ''TabletopGame/{{Munchkin}}'', which is covered in spikes and curves that don't even always go in the same direction. A blurred glimpse of it is on the left [[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jehnez/4193277576/ here]]direction.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 1 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:250:[[NinjaGaiden http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Dark-Dragon-Blade_2999.jpg]]]]
to:
Changed line(s) 18,19 (click to see context) from:
* ''{{Bleach}}'' is ''made'' of this trope. Every [[EmpathicWeapon Zanpakutou]] release that looks like a sword will have an unusual shape. During Ichigo's Bankai training, he has to retrieve his real sword among a FieldOfBlades. Every single sword in the field has a unique design. The most egregious example is maybe Izuru's sword: curved with two right angles and with no pointy end. One of his opponents even lampshades how impractical it is to fight (although shortly after he discovers [[OffWithHisHead one way the blade can be used]])
* ''Samehada'', Kisame's sword in ''{{Naruto}}''. If you can really call this thing a sword… it's more like a giant spiked club, but is refered to as a sword anyway…
* ''Samehada'', Kisame's sword in ''{{Naruto}}''. If you can really call this thing a sword… it's more like a giant spiked club, but is refered to as a sword anyway…
to:
* ''{{Bleach}}'' is ''made'' of this trope. Every ''Manga/{{Bleach}}'': every [[EmpathicWeapon Zanpakutou]] release that looks like a sword will have an unusual shape. During Ichigo's Bankai training, he has to retrieve his real sword among a FieldOfBlades. Every single sword in the field has a unique design. The most egregious example is maybe Izuru's sword: curved with two right angles and with no pointy end. One of his opponents even lampshades how impractical it is to fight (although shortly after he discovers [[OffWithHisHead one way the blade can be used]])
* ''Samehada'', Kisame's sword in''{{Naruto}}''.''Manga/{{Naruto}}''. If you can really call this thing a sword… it's more like a giant spiked club, but is refered to as a sword anyway…
* ''Samehada'', Kisame's sword in
Changed line(s) 37 (click to see context) from:
* There are several in ''MagicTheGathering'', including the spiral-shaped [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=221186 Trepanation Blade]], the hook-ended [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=193528 Pennon Blade]], and the blade split down the middle seen on [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=214070 Sword of Feast and Famine]] and it's cousins.
to:
* There are several in ''MagicTheGathering'', ''TabletopGame/MagicTheGathering'', including the spiral-shaped [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=221186 Trepanation Blade]], the hook-ended [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=193528 Pennon Blade]], and the blade split down the middle seen on [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=214070 Sword of Feast and Famine]] and it's cousins.
Changed line(s) 41,45 (click to see context) from:
* [[LegacyOfKain The Soul Reaver]] looks odd, but this kind of wavy blade actually exists, and is called Kris blade.
* The Dark Dragon Blade in ''NinjaGaiden'', depicted above. A fully upgraded [[{{BFS}} Dabilahro]] also has plenty of unnecessary curves and flourish. Enma's Fang in ''Sigma 2'' just… [[http://b6.raptrcdn.com/activity/award_def/psn/69/e5/69e56ddf18103edff73c3f66f63225fe.PNG cannot be described with words.]]
* The Seven Punishment Sword in ''{{Okami}}'' is another example of the "flame shaped" variant.
* In ''TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', Link wields the [[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101109205945/zelda/images/a/a0/Double_Helix_Sword.png Double Helix Sword]] which has two blades that cross back and forth before coming to a point.
** Though less exotic than some, in ''[[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', the BigBad's sword is an EvilCounterpart to the Master Sword, and has a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners. [[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
* The Dark Dragon Blade in ''NinjaGaiden'', depicted above. A fully upgraded [[{{BFS}} Dabilahro]] also has plenty of unnecessary curves and flourish. Enma's Fang in ''Sigma 2'' just… [[http://b6.raptrcdn.com/activity/award_def/psn/69/e5/69e56ddf18103edff73c3f66f63225fe.PNG cannot be described with words.]]
* The Seven Punishment Sword in ''{{Okami}}'' is another example of the "flame shaped" variant.
* In ''TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', Link wields the [[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101109205945/zelda/images/a/a0/Double_Helix_Sword.png Double Helix Sword]] which has two blades that cross back and forth before coming to a point.
** Though less exotic than some, in ''[[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', the BigBad's sword is an EvilCounterpart to the Master Sword, and has a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners. [[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
to:
* [[LegacyOfKain The Soul Reaver]] Reaver from ''LegacyOfKain'' looks odd, but this kind of wavy blade actually exists, and is called Kris blade.
* The Dark Dragon Blade in''NinjaGaiden'', ''Videogame/NinjaGaiden'', depicted above. A fully upgraded [[{{BFS}} Dabilahro]] also has plenty of unnecessary curves and flourish. Enma's Fang in ''Sigma 2'' just… [[http://b6.raptrcdn.com/activity/award_def/psn/69/e5/69e56ddf18103edff73c3f66f63225fe.PNG cannot be described with words.]]
* The Seven Punishment Sword in''{{Okami}}'' ''Videogame/{{Okami}}'' is another example of the "flame shaped" variant.
* In''TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', ''VideoGame/TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', Link wields the [[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101109205945/zelda/images/a/a0/Double_Helix_Sword.png Double Helix Sword]] which has two blades that cross back and forth before coming to a point.
** Though less exotic than some, in''[[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword ''[[Videogame/TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', the BigBad's sword is an EvilCounterpart to the Master Sword, and has a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners. [[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
* The Dark Dragon Blade in
* The Seven Punishment Sword in
* In
** Though less exotic than some, in
Changed line(s) 47 (click to see context) from:
** Auron's ultimate weapon in FinalFantasyX looks more like a really big wrench. Most of [[http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/File:TidusSwords.png Tidus's swords]] have odd shapes as well.
to:
** Auron's ultimate weapon in FinalFantasyX ''Videogame/FinalFantasyX'' looks more like a really big wrench. Most of [[http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/File:TidusSwords.png Tidus's swords]] have odd shapes as well.
Changed line(s) 54,55 (click to see context) from:
* The Sparda sword in ''DevilMayCry'' has a huge crescent-shaped blade, and the position of the handle should make it quite difficult to wield. Lampshaded in the last line of [[http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/archives/899 this]] ManlyGuysDoingManlyThings comic.
* In FateEXTRA, Saber wields Aestus Estus, a large sword that tapers and widens somewhat randomly and comes to three points on the cutting edge... Well, [[http://images.wikia.com/typemoon/images/f/f9/AestusEstus.png see for yourself]].
* In FateEXTRA, Saber wields Aestus Estus, a large sword that tapers and widens somewhat randomly and comes to three points on the cutting edge... Well, [[http://images.wikia.com/typemoon/images/f/f9/AestusEstus.png see for yourself]].
to:
* The Sparda sword in ''DevilMayCry'' ''Videogame/DevilMayCry'' has a huge crescent-shaped blade, and the position of the handle should make it quite difficult to wield. Lampshaded in the last line of [[http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/archives/899 this]] ManlyGuysDoingManlyThings comic.
* InFateEXTRA, ''FateEXTRA'', Saber wields Aestus Estus, a large sword that tapers and widens somewhat randomly and comes to three points on the cutting edge... Well, [[http://images.wikia.com/typemoon/images/f/f9/AestusEstus.png see for yourself]].
* In
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[folder:Live Action TV]]
* Bat'leth, the iconic Klingon sword from the ''StarTrek'' franchise, with a crescent (often complex shaped) edge on one side and multiple handles on the other side. Also less iconic mek'leth, which looks like a scimitar with an additional knife attached under the crossguard.
[[/folder]]
* Bat'leth, the iconic Klingon sword from the ''StarTrek'' franchise, with a crescent (often complex shaped) edge on one side and multiple handles on the other side. Also less iconic mek'leth, which looks like a scimitar with an additional knife attached under the crossguard.
[[/folder]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 2,3 (click to see context) from:
[[caption-width-right:250:Useful to look awesome. Less to stab your oponent.]]
to:
[[caption-width-right:250:Useful to look awesome. awesome or catch an enemy sword. Less to stab your oponent.opponent.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 43 (click to see context) from:
** Auron's ultimate weapon in FinalFantasyX looks more like a really big wrench.
to:
** Auron's ultimate weapon in FinalFantasyX looks more like a really big wrench. Most of [[http://finalfantasy.wikia.com/wiki/File:TidusSwords.png Tidus's swords]] have odd shapes as well.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
* ''VisualNovel/AceAttorney'': the Shichishito, which literally means "seven-branched sword".
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 8,10 (click to see context) from:
SubTrope of CoolSword. Compare ImpossiblyCoolWeapon, ImprobableWeaponUser, LaserBlade, VibroWeapon and {{BFS}}. Can overlap with SerratedBladeOfPain. An deffensive equivalent would be ScaryImpracticalArmor. Contrast BoringButPractical.
to:
SubTrope of CoolSword. Compare ImpossiblyCoolWeapon, ImprobableWeaponUser, LaserBlade, VibroWeapon and {{BFS}}. Can overlap with SerratedBladeOfPain. An A deffensive equivalent would be ScaryImpracticalArmor. Contrast BoringButPractical.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 8,10 (click to see context) from:
SubTrope of CoolSword. Compare ImpossiblyCoolWeapon, ImprobableWeaponUser, LaserBlade, VibroWeapon and {{BFS}}. Can overlap with SerratedBladeOfPain. Contrast BoringButPractical.
to:
SubTrope of CoolSword. Compare ImpossiblyCoolWeapon, ImprobableWeaponUser, LaserBlade, VibroWeapon and {{BFS}}. Can overlap with SerratedBladeOfPain. An deffensive equivalent would be ScaryImpracticalArmor. Contrast BoringButPractical.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 2,3 (click to see context) from:
[[quoteright:caption:250:Useful to look awesome. Less to stab your oponent.]]
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 2,3 (click to see context) from:
[[caption:250:Useful to look awesome. Less to stab your oponent.]]
to:
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 2,3 (click to see context) from:
[[caption:250:Useful to look awesome. Less to stab your oponent.
to:
[[caption:250:Useful to look awesome. Less to stab your oponent.
oponent.]]
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Changed line(s) 2 (click to see context) from:
to:
[[caption:250:Useful to look awesome. Less to stab your oponent.
Is there an issue? Send a MessageReason:
None
Added DiffLines:
[[quoteright:250:[[NinjaGaiden http://static.tvtropes.org/pmwiki/pub/images/Dark-Dragon-Blade_2999.jpg]]]]
[[CoolSword Swords are cool.]] [[HeroesPreferSwords That's why heroes prefer them.]] But for some authors, it seems that a sword with a plain, straight blade, a curved [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]] or [[SinisterScimitar scimitar]], or some other exotically functional real blade like the wavy [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris kris]] is still not quite cool enough. They need to invent their own special blade. So screw functionality and ergonomy! They will design swords with the weirdest shape possible, as long as it looks [[RuleOfCool cool]], or at least unique. The odd shape won't have any practical purpose other than looking special, when it isn't outright AwesomeButImpractical… [[ImplausibleFencingPowers not that it will prevent the wielder from fighting perfectly with it]].
Usually the "odd" shape can either being used to give the character using the sword a distinctive character or can also be used for "humour" or alternative to a family friendly weapon: seeing such an odd sword makes you think that you can't possibly harm someone with that.
SubTrope of CoolSword. Compare ImpossiblyCoolWeapon, ImprobableWeaponUser, LaserBlade, VibroWeapon and {{BFS}}. Can overlap with SerratedBladeOfPain. Contrast BoringButPractical.
----
!! Examples
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder:Anime And Manga]]
* ''{{Bleach}}'' is ''made'' of this trope. Every [[EmpathicWeapon Zanpakutou]] release that looks like a sword will have an unusual shape. During Ichigo's Bankai training, he has to retrieve his real sword among a FieldOfBlades. Every single sword in the field has a unique design. The most egregious example is maybe Izuru's sword: curved with two right angles and with no pointy end. One of his opponents even lampshades how impractical it is to fight (although shortly after he discovers [[OffWithHisHead one way the blade can be used]])
* ''Samehada'', Kisame's sword in ''{{Naruto}}''. If you can really call this thing a sword… it's more like a giant spiked club, but is refered to as a sword anyway…
** Among the Swords of the Mist we also have Raiga, really thin dual blades with spikes protruding from them.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Film]]
* ''TurkishStarWars'' has a big dumb-looking sword with a lightning-bolt blade. [[http://www.nanarland.com/Chroniques/tsw/tsw009.jpg Behold!]] ("The ultimate weapon: the painted-wood saw-blade")
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Musical]]
* Don Quixote's sword in ''ManOfLaMancha'' -- it ends in an impressive spherical helix, though it is ''rather'' second-hand.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tabletop Game]]
* The Vorpal Blade from ''TabletopGame/{{Munchkin}}'', which is covered in spikes and curves that don't even always go in the same direction. A blurred glimpse of it is on the left [[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jehnez/4193277576/ here]]
* There are several in ''MagicTheGathering'', including the spiral-shaped [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=221186 Trepanation Blade]], the hook-ended [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=193528 Pennon Blade]], and the blade split down the middle seen on [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=214070 Sword of Feast and Famine]] and it's cousins.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Video Game]]
* [[LegacyOfKain The Soul Reaver]] looks odd, but this kind of wavy blade actually exists, and is called Kris blade.
* The Dark Dragon Blade in ''NinjaGaiden'', depicted above. A fully upgraded [[{{BFS}} Dabilahro]] also has plenty of unnecessary curves and flourish. Enma's Fang in ''Sigma 2'' just… [[http://b6.raptrcdn.com/activity/award_def/psn/69/e5/69e56ddf18103edff73c3f66f63225fe.PNG cannot be described with words.]]
* The Seven Punishment Sword in ''{{Okami}}'' is another example of the "flame shaped" variant.
* In ''TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', Link wields the [[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101109205945/zelda/images/a/a0/Double_Helix_Sword.png Double Helix Sword]] which has two blades that cross back and forth before coming to a point.
** Though less exotic than some, in ''[[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', the BigBad's sword is an EvilCounterpart to the Master Sword, and has a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners. [[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
* The blades of both Noel's primary sword and Caius' {{BFS}} in ''VideoGame/{{Final Fantasy XIII-2}}'' are odd, to say the least.
** Auron's ultimate weapon in FinalFantasyX looks more like a really big wrench.
* ''SamuraiWarriors'': Kenshin Uesugi's standard weapon is a seven-bladed sword. Kojiro Sasaki can summon giant blades with a really weird design. Kunoichi's best weapon is a flame-shaped dagger.
* ''SengokuBasara'': Yukimura starts out with a spear. Ok, fine. His last weapon is a multi-pronged, flame like monstrosity. And he's not the only one. Hojo Ujimasa stands out too: His ''basic'' weapon is a pike with twelve blades that, in RealLife, would be a waste of wood and metal.
* The Darksword from ''DarkSouls'' looks more rectangular than anything else, but the prize goes to Quelaag's Furysword, which looks like a ramp/wedge attached to a stick and covered in shells, bones, spikes and grey paint. Also, it glows red whenever you swing it.
* While most weapons in the ''{{Soul|Series}}'' series are fairly reasonable and realistic, several extra weapons you can buy/obtain tend to fall into this category, such as Siegfried's Flamberge (a zweihander with a wavy flames design). Revenant, an extra character in ''Soulcalibur III'' and ''IV'', also uses wave swords known as Gatekeeper.
* Sol Badguy's Fireseal/Fuuenken in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' is a blunt, rectangular blade. It makes up for its supposed lack of sharpness due to [[HotBlade its ability to generate intense flames]] (presumably thanks to an engine installed in the sword) although the blade is still able to draw blood in-game. Back during his days as a member of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, Sol instead used an named sword that appears to be little more than a giant slab of stone or concrete.
* In ''BlazBlue'', Ragna the Bloodedge wields Blood-Scythe, a sword he inherited (via Jubei) from the original Bloodedge, an unsung hero of the Dark War who singlehandedly halted the advance of the Black Beast for a year (unknown to Ragna, Bloodedge is actually [[spoiler:an amnesiac Ragna thrown back in time]]). The sword has a somewhat wavy, almost hook-like shape to it. In its awakened state, the Blood-Scythe holds true to its name, assuming the form of a scythe with a blade made out of crimson energy (the blade extends from the hilt and turns to resemble a scythe).
* The Sparda sword in ''DevilMayCry'' has a huge crescent-shaped blade, and the position of the handle should make it quite difficult to wield. Lampshaded in the last line of [[http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/archives/899 this]] ManlyGuysDoingManlyThings comic.
* In FateEXTRA, Saber wields Aestus Estus, a large sword that tapers and widens somewhat randomly and comes to three points on the cutting edge... Well, [[http://images.wikia.com/typemoon/images/f/f9/AestusEstus.png see for yourself]].
* In ''MusashiSamuraiLegend'' the first four Elemental Swords may be unusual, but otherwise fine. Then there's the Void Sword: it looks like there are two blades merged: the one in the middle is straight and squared, the other one has a wave shape and is merged with the former. In RealLife this sword will be awfully hard to use properly.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Visual Novel]]
* In ''VisualNovel/DancingBladeKatteNiMomotenshi'', Momotenshi, the SuperMode of main heroine Momohime, wields a {{BFS}} [[http://download.minitokyo.net/Dancing.Blade:.Katte.Ni.Momo.Tenshi.387463.jpg with its tip shaped like a peach]], as a reference to Momohime's origins (she's a GenderFlip adaptation of Momotaro, the boy born from a peach).
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Western Animation]]
* Drew of ''TheSecretSaturdays'' has a broadsword that is normal except for a sunbeam-shaped sculpture at the top of the blade.
[[/folder]]
[[CoolSword Swords are cool.]] [[HeroesPreferSwords That's why heroes prefer them.]] But for some authors, it seems that a sword with a plain, straight blade, a curved [[KatanasAreJustBetter katana]] or [[SinisterScimitar scimitar]], or some other exotically functional real blade like the wavy [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris kris]] is still not quite cool enough. They need to invent their own special blade. So screw functionality and ergonomy! They will design swords with the weirdest shape possible, as long as it looks [[RuleOfCool cool]], or at least unique. The odd shape won't have any practical purpose other than looking special, when it isn't outright AwesomeButImpractical… [[ImplausibleFencingPowers not that it will prevent the wielder from fighting perfectly with it]].
Usually the "odd" shape can either being used to give the character using the sword a distinctive character or can also be used for "humour" or alternative to a family friendly weapon: seeing such an odd sword makes you think that you can't possibly harm someone with that.
SubTrope of CoolSword. Compare ImpossiblyCoolWeapon, ImprobableWeaponUser, LaserBlade, VibroWeapon and {{BFS}}. Can overlap with SerratedBladeOfPain. Contrast BoringButPractical.
----
!! Examples
[[foldercontrol]]
[[folder:Anime And Manga]]
* ''{{Bleach}}'' is ''made'' of this trope. Every [[EmpathicWeapon Zanpakutou]] release that looks like a sword will have an unusual shape. During Ichigo's Bankai training, he has to retrieve his real sword among a FieldOfBlades. Every single sword in the field has a unique design. The most egregious example is maybe Izuru's sword: curved with two right angles and with no pointy end. One of his opponents even lampshades how impractical it is to fight (although shortly after he discovers [[OffWithHisHead one way the blade can be used]])
* ''Samehada'', Kisame's sword in ''{{Naruto}}''. If you can really call this thing a sword… it's more like a giant spiked club, but is refered to as a sword anyway…
** Among the Swords of the Mist we also have Raiga, really thin dual blades with spikes protruding from them.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Film]]
* ''TurkishStarWars'' has a big dumb-looking sword with a lightning-bolt blade. [[http://www.nanarland.com/Chroniques/tsw/tsw009.jpg Behold!]] ("The ultimate weapon: the painted-wood saw-blade")
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Musical]]
* Don Quixote's sword in ''ManOfLaMancha'' -- it ends in an impressive spherical helix, though it is ''rather'' second-hand.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Tabletop Game]]
* The Vorpal Blade from ''TabletopGame/{{Munchkin}}'', which is covered in spikes and curves that don't even always go in the same direction. A blurred glimpse of it is on the left [[http://www.flickr.com/photos/jehnez/4193277576/ here]]
* There are several in ''MagicTheGathering'', including the spiral-shaped [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=221186 Trepanation Blade]], the hook-ended [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=193528 Pennon Blade]], and the blade split down the middle seen on [[http://gatherer.wizards.com/Pages/Card/Details.aspx?multiverseid=214070 Sword of Feast and Famine]] and it's cousins.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Video Game]]
* [[LegacyOfKain The Soul Reaver]] looks odd, but this kind of wavy blade actually exists, and is called Kris blade.
* The Dark Dragon Blade in ''NinjaGaiden'', depicted above. A fully upgraded [[{{BFS}} Dabilahro]] also has plenty of unnecessary curves and flourish. Enma's Fang in ''Sigma 2'' just… [[http://b6.raptrcdn.com/activity/award_def/psn/69/e5/69e56ddf18103edff73c3f66f63225fe.PNG cannot be described with words.]]
* The Seven Punishment Sword in ''{{Okami}}'' is another example of the "flame shaped" variant.
* In ''TheLegendOfZeldaMajorasMask'', Link wields the [[http://images3.wikia.nocookie.net/__cb20101109205945/zelda/images/a/a0/Double_Helix_Sword.png Double Helix Sword]] which has two blades that cross back and forth before coming to a point.
** Though less exotic than some, in ''[[TheLegendOfZeldaSkywardSword Skyward Sword]]'', the BigBad's sword is an EvilCounterpart to the Master Sword, and has a blade shaped like overlapping diamonds with spikes at the corners. [[http://www.zeldawiki.org/images/thumb/0/0b/DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png/640px-DemonBoss_BlackMasterSword.png As seen here]].
* The blades of both Noel's primary sword and Caius' {{BFS}} in ''VideoGame/{{Final Fantasy XIII-2}}'' are odd, to say the least.
** Auron's ultimate weapon in FinalFantasyX looks more like a really big wrench.
* ''SamuraiWarriors'': Kenshin Uesugi's standard weapon is a seven-bladed sword. Kojiro Sasaki can summon giant blades with a really weird design. Kunoichi's best weapon is a flame-shaped dagger.
* ''SengokuBasara'': Yukimura starts out with a spear. Ok, fine. His last weapon is a multi-pronged, flame like monstrosity. And he's not the only one. Hojo Ujimasa stands out too: His ''basic'' weapon is a pike with twelve blades that, in RealLife, would be a waste of wood and metal.
* The Darksword from ''DarkSouls'' looks more rectangular than anything else, but the prize goes to Quelaag's Furysword, which looks like a ramp/wedge attached to a stick and covered in shells, bones, spikes and grey paint. Also, it glows red whenever you swing it.
* While most weapons in the ''{{Soul|Series}}'' series are fairly reasonable and realistic, several extra weapons you can buy/obtain tend to fall into this category, such as Siegfried's Flamberge (a zweihander with a wavy flames design). Revenant, an extra character in ''Soulcalibur III'' and ''IV'', also uses wave swords known as Gatekeeper.
* Sol Badguy's Fireseal/Fuuenken in ''VideoGame/GuiltyGear'' is a blunt, rectangular blade. It makes up for its supposed lack of sharpness due to [[HotBlade its ability to generate intense flames]] (presumably thanks to an engine installed in the sword) although the blade is still able to draw blood in-game. Back during his days as a member of the Sacred Order of Holy Knights, Sol instead used an named sword that appears to be little more than a giant slab of stone or concrete.
* In ''BlazBlue'', Ragna the Bloodedge wields Blood-Scythe, a sword he inherited (via Jubei) from the original Bloodedge, an unsung hero of the Dark War who singlehandedly halted the advance of the Black Beast for a year (unknown to Ragna, Bloodedge is actually [[spoiler:an amnesiac Ragna thrown back in time]]). The sword has a somewhat wavy, almost hook-like shape to it. In its awakened state, the Blood-Scythe holds true to its name, assuming the form of a scythe with a blade made out of crimson energy (the blade extends from the hilt and turns to resemble a scythe).
* The Sparda sword in ''DevilMayCry'' has a huge crescent-shaped blade, and the position of the handle should make it quite difficult to wield. Lampshaded in the last line of [[http://thepunchlineismachismo.com/archives/899 this]] ManlyGuysDoingManlyThings comic.
* In FateEXTRA, Saber wields Aestus Estus, a large sword that tapers and widens somewhat randomly and comes to three points on the cutting edge... Well, [[http://images.wikia.com/typemoon/images/f/f9/AestusEstus.png see for yourself]].
* In ''MusashiSamuraiLegend'' the first four Elemental Swords may be unusual, but otherwise fine. Then there's the Void Sword: it looks like there are two blades merged: the one in the middle is straight and squared, the other one has a wave shape and is merged with the former. In RealLife this sword will be awfully hard to use properly.
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Visual Novel]]
* In ''VisualNovel/DancingBladeKatteNiMomotenshi'', Momotenshi, the SuperMode of main heroine Momohime, wields a {{BFS}} [[http://download.minitokyo.net/Dancing.Blade:.Katte.Ni.Momo.Tenshi.387463.jpg with its tip shaped like a peach]], as a reference to Momohime's origins (she's a GenderFlip adaptation of Momotaro, the boy born from a peach).
[[/folder]]
[[folder:Western Animation]]
* Drew of ''TheSecretSaturdays'' has a broadsword that is normal except for a sunbeam-shaped sculpture at the top of the blade.
[[/folder]]
