alloy, metal - a mixture containing two or more metallic elements or metallic and nonmetallic elements usually fused together or dissolving into each other when molten; "brass is an alloy of zinc and copper"

atomic number 26, Fe, iron - a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

alloy steel - steel who characteristics are determined by the addition of other elements in addition to carbon

austenitic steel - steel that has enough nickel and chromium or manganese to retain austenite at atmospheric temperatures

case-hardened steel - steel with a surface that is much harder than the interior metal

carbon steel - steel whose characteristics are determined by the amount of carbon it contains

crucible steel - steel made by the mixture of molten wrought iron, charcoal, and other substances in a crucible

Damascus steel, Damask steel - a hard resilient steel often decorated and used for sword blades

chisel steel - steel used in making chisels

hard steel - steel with more than 0.3% carbon

medium steel - steel with 0.15-0.3% carbon

low-carbon steel, mild steel, soft-cast steel - steel with less than 0.15% carbon

pearlite - a lamellar mixture of cementite and ferrite formed during the cooling of austenite; a micro-constituent of steel and cast iron

quenched steel - steel that has been hardened by immersing it in water or oil to cool it

structural steel - a strong steel that is rolled into shapes that are used in construction

backsword - a sword with only one cutting edge

blade - the flat part of a tool or weapon that (usually) has a cutting edge

broadsword - a sword with a broad blade and (usually) two cutting edges; used to cut rather than stab

cavalry sword, saber, sabre - a stout sword with a curved blade and thick back

cutlas, cutlass - a short heavy curved sword with one edge; formerly used by sailors

Excalibur - the legendary sword of King Arthur

falchion - a short broad slightly convex medieval sword with a sharp point

fencing sword - a sword used in the sport of fencing

foible - the weaker part of a sword's blade from the forte to the tip

forte - the stronger part of a sword blade between the hilt and the foible

haft, helve - the handle of a weapon or tool

hilt - the handle of a sword or dagger

rapier, tuck - a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges

weapon, weapon system, arm - any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting; "he was licensed to carry a weapon"

tip, peak, point - a V shape; "the cannibal's teeth were filed to sharp points"

sharpener - any implement that is used to make an edge sharper; "a knife sharpener"

brace, poise - prepare (oneself) for something unpleasant or difficult

cover - provide with a covering or cause to be covered; "cover her face with a handkerchief"; "cover the child with a blanket"; "cover the grave with flowers"