Assertion: rapier's blade | /r/HasProperty | effective
Facets:
value: very
type: DEGREE
value: against halberds
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: against wooden pikes
type: TRANSITIVE-OBJECT
value: in close-quarters combat
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: The length of the weapon makes it easier to fight mounted opponents, whilst the blade is still sufficient to be effective in close-quarters combat.
text: The flame-shaped blades were very effective against wooden pikes and halberds because the shape of the blade provided more cutting surface while reducing the mass of the sword.