What is the Aztec sword called?

Macuahuitl

Macuahuitl
Mass	2.0–3.0 kg (4.4–6.6 lb)
Length	90–120 cm (35–47 in)
Blade type	Straight, thick, double-edged, tapered
Hilt type	Double-handed swept

Is the macuahuitl a sword?

The macuahuitl wasn’t really a sword, being neither of metal nor curved–the weapon was a sort of wooden staff similar in shape to a cricket bat but with sharp cutting edges. Macuahuitl is a Nahua (Aztec language) term which means “Hand stick or wood”; the closest similar European weapon might be a broadsword.

Where did the Aztecs get obsidian?

There were various types of obsidian produced throughout Aztec region, since the obsidian mines were commonly found in volcanic mountains (Stark). By making Teotihuacan as its center, the obsidian industry stretched over the entire Aztec civilization and connected markets and temples.

Can you use obsidian as a weapon?

Natural obsidian is a pretty terrible substance to make a durable weapon with, but there are other “obsidian like” materials that could work. “Obsidian like” being glass with impurities…

Is obsidian sword good?

While the Obsidian Greatsword has no scaling, it has great base damage and good weight for a greatsword. Its low requirements make it a good greatsword for players who do not want to invest in either strength nor Dexterity.

What is the most famous Aztec weapon?

Perhaps the best known ancient Aztec weapon is the maquahuitl (macahuitl). This is sometimes compared to the sword, and it was a powerful, close contact weapon. Like the European sword, they came in two varieties – one handed and two handed. Made from wood (usually oak), they were about 3-4″ wide and 3-4′ long.

Are there any real macuahuitl?

The last authentic macuahuitl was destroyed in a museum fire in Madrid Spain in the 1880s but many reproductions have been made and some even used in experimental archaeology to see what they could cut through. Answer: a lot.

Is obsidian sharper than steel?

Since obsidian will fracture down to a single atom, it is claimed to have a cutting edge five hundred times sharper than the sharpest steel blade, and under a high magnification microscope an obsidian blade still appears smooth, whereas a steel blade has a saw like edge.

Can you look at the sun through obsidian?

Hello all. I recently took a trip to Chichen Itza where I learned that the Mayans used obsidian glass to observe the sun. I found this fasinating and purchased a small piece of obsidian. It is remarkable, you can look directly at the sun through it.

Can obsidian melt in lava?

Obsidian is literally, cool lava. Netherite gear already has the properties to not burn in lava, so why not make obsidian immune as well? It’s just frustrating to mine obsidian for a relatively long time and half of it falls to the lower layer of lava and ends up burning.

Did the Spanish use guns against Aztecs?

Spanish foot soldiers could use a variety of weapons. Many people incorrectly think that it was firearms that doomed the New World Natives, but that’s not the case. Some Spanish soldiers used a harquebus, a sort of early musket.

How powerful is a macuahuitl?

Spanish soldiers told their superiors that the macuahuitl was powerful enough to decapitate not only a human, but also his horse. Written accounts say that a horse’s head would dangle by a flap of skin and nothing else after coming in contact with a macuahuitl.

Are Aztec warriors Mexican?

The Aztecs were a fierce tribe of warriors who settled in the Valley of Mexico in the 13th century CE. They fought endless wars with neighboring tribes until they dominated most of Middle America. Like the Maya and Toltecs before them, they built spectacular cities.

Can obsidian cut you?

Obsidian is not particularly hard (unlike diamond), it’s just capable of being very sharp. Obsidian knives have however been used in medical procedures where very precise cutting is required and where laser surgery is not available.