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|manufacturer=Sangheili
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|service=*pre-Covenant Sangheili era
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*[[Human-Covenant War]]
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The '''Curveblade''' is a [[Sangheili]] [[melee]] weapon resembling a steel single-bladed [[Type-1 Energy Weapon/Sword|energy sword]].<ref name="Return">'''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe|Halo: Evolutions]],''' "[[The Return]]", ''page 509''</ref> This weapon was often used as a hunting knife and for personal defense, becoming the standard in those roles before the formation of the [[Covenant Empire|Covenant]], though it continued to be used thousands of years later.
The '''curveblade''' is a [[Sangheili]] [[melee]] weapon.<ref name="Return">'''Halo: Evolutions''', ''The Return'', ''page 509''</ref><ref name="Waypoint">[https://www.halowaypoint.com/en-us/universe/weapons/type-1-energy-sword '''Halo Waypoint''', ''Energy Sword'']</ref> The blade was historically used for hunting and [[martial arts|close-quarters combat]], becoming the standard in those roles long before the formation of the [[Covenant]], though variants of the ancient design continued to be used centuries later. The curveblade's design eventually developed into the Sangheili [[Burnblade]], which eventually developed into the [[Type-1 energy sword]], which was created through the reverse-engineering of [[Forerunner]] technology.{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}}


A [[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (The Return)|Sangheili shipmaster]] wielded a curveblade during his search for guidance on the [[Glassing|glassed]] human world of [[Kholo]] in [[2559]].<ref name="Return"/>
The curveblade is a fairly simple weapon, consisting of a single blade and a right-angled handle. Though modern designs are made using metal, the curveblade was originally crafted from hardened resin, found in trees which lined the coastal territories of [[Sanghelios]].{{Ref/Reuse|Waypoint}} The quartermoon blade was a long, curving knife that was based off of the curveblade and used by [[floatfighting|floatfighters]] in [[the Refuge]].<ref>'''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]''', ''page 230''</ref>
 
Several ancient ceremonial curveblades were scattered throughout Sangheili ruins, and some were even used during the [[Battle of Sunaion]] in [[2558]].
 
A [[Unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (Righteous Vigilance)|Sangheili shipmaster]] wielded a curveblade during his search for guidance on the [[Glassing|glassed]] human world of [[Kholo]] in [[2559]].{{Ref/Reuse|Return}}
 
==Ceremonial inscriptions==
Many ancient ceremonial curveblades were inscribed with ancient Sangheili proverbs on the hilt. Some examples of such proverbs include:
*"Words are most powerful before blades are drawn."
*"The sun warms those who stand before those who kneel in their shadows."
*"Strength comes from recognizing another's weakness."
*"When night falls, even the greatest [[colo]] herder, will still smell like a colo"
*"Do not ignore the words of those who saw the sun before you."
*"No blade is sharp enough to cut an unknown enemy."


==Gallery==
==Gallery==
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Curveblade01.png|An [[unidentified Sangheili Shipmaster (The Return)|unidentified Shipmaster]] with a curveblade.
File:Curveblade01.png|An unidentified Shipmaster wielding his curveblade.
File:Curveblade02.png|An unidentified Shipmaster attacking with his curveblade.
File:TheDuel Elite Concept.png|Concept art for a Sangheili soldier in ''[[The Duel]]'', wielding a weapon that appears similar to a Curveblade.
</gallery>
</gallery>


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*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
*''[[Halo: Evolutions - Essential Tales of the Halo Universe]]''
**''[[The Return]]'' {{1st}}
**''[[The Return]]'' {{1st}}
*''[[Halo: Broken Circle]]'' {{Mo}}
*''[[Halo 5: Guardians]]''


==Sources==
==Sources==
<references/>
{{Ref/Sources}}
 
{{Melee Weapons}}
{{Covenant sidearms}}


{{Covenant Weapons}}
[[Category:Melee Weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]
[[Category:Covenant infantry weapons]]

Latest revision as of 06:58, June 12, 2022

Curveblade
Curve Blade.png
Production overview

Manufacturer:

Sangheili

Type:

Blade

Service history

In service:

 

The curveblade is a Sangheili melee weapon.[1][2] The blade was historically used for hunting and close-quarters combat, becoming the standard in those roles long before the formation of the Covenant, though variants of the ancient design continued to be used centuries later. The curveblade's design eventually developed into the Sangheili Burnblade, which eventually developed into the Type-1 energy sword, which was created through the reverse-engineering of Forerunner technology.[2]

The curveblade is a fairly simple weapon, consisting of a single blade and a right-angled handle. Though modern designs are made using metal, the curveblade was originally crafted from hardened resin, found in trees which lined the coastal territories of Sanghelios.[2] The quartermoon blade was a long, curving knife that was based off of the curveblade and used by floatfighters in the Refuge.[3]

Several ancient ceremonial curveblades were scattered throughout Sangheili ruins, and some were even used during the Battle of Sunaion in 2558.

A Sangheili shipmaster wielded a curveblade during his search for guidance on the glassed human world of Kholo in 2559.[1]

Ceremonial inscriptions[edit]

Many ancient ceremonial curveblades were inscribed with ancient Sangheili proverbs on the hilt. Some examples of such proverbs include:

  • "Words are most powerful before blades are drawn."
  • "The sun warms those who stand before those who kneel in their shadows."
  • "Strength comes from recognizing another's weakness."
  • "When night falls, even the greatest colo herder, will still smell like a colo"
  • "Do not ignore the words of those who saw the sun before you."
  • "No blade is sharp enough to cut an unknown enemy."

Gallery[edit]

  • An unidentified Shipmaster wielding his curveblade.

    An unidentified Shipmaster wielding his curveblade.

  • An unidentified Shipmaster attacking with his curveblade.

    An unidentified Shipmaster attacking with his curveblade.

  • Concept art for a Sangheili soldier in The Duel, wielding a weapon that appears similar to a Curveblade.

    Concept art for a Sangheili soldier in The Duel, wielding a weapon that appears similar to a Curveblade.

List of appearances[edit]

Sources[edit]

  1. ^ a b Halo: Evolutions, The Return, page 509
  2. ^ a b c Halo Waypoint, Energy Sword
  3. ^ Halo: Broken Circle, page 230

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List of UNSC, Covenant and Forerunner melee weapons

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Sidearms and melee weapons of the Covenant and its remnants
Sidearms
Energy-based melee weapons
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