Assertion: saber's blade | /r/HasProperty | double-edged
Facets:
value: double
type: DEGREE
value: for cutting
type: PURPOSE
value: for half its length
type: OTHER
Source sentences:
text: The blade is straight and tapered, the front edge running the whole length of the blade and double-edged for half its length.
text: Most sabers also had sharp points and double-edged blades, making them capable of piercing soldier after soldier in a cavalry charge.
text: The blade was straight, double-edged, and pointed; it was fabricated by repeated firing and hammering, a process that converted the iron into mild steel by the addition of a small amount of carbon.
text: The blades of the gladius, as anticipated by the description of their tactical uses, were double-edged for cutting and had tapered points for stabbing during thrusting.
text: The blade of the longsword was double-edged and measured between 40 to 48 inches in length.
text: These sabres would also feature double-edged blades.