The [b]shashka[/b] is a kind of [[saber (weapon)|sabre]]; a single-edged, single-handed, and guardless [[weapon|backsword]]. The comparatively subtle curve of a shashka blade puts the weapon midway between a typically curved sabre and a straight [[sword]]. Its pommel generally protrudes to the side, causing a hooked hilt shape.
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It is often wielded by Russian or Ukrainian [[cossack]]s.

h1. See also
* [[List of Weapons]]
* [[Slavic clothes]]

h1. External links
* "Wikipedia: Shashka":https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shashka
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