Meshôpenge

The term Meshôpenge was sometimes used to reflect eastern sword types, for example the hoshukard, a two-handed sword-type of the Dorwinrim with a blunt tip allowing it to be used to subdue instead of slashing.

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Original term in MERP:No-Dachi

The term Meshôpenge was invented to replace the real-japanese term No-dachi by a supposed easterling word.

The no-Dachi originally is a historical japanese weapon.The Dorwinic Hoshukard may have developed out of the elven Falchon and Easterling-Sword-Types.

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MERP Rulebook 2nd Edition