Smallswords have been used as both civilians for street combat and for soldiers for ceremonial purposes. The smallsword is a variant of the rapier. It has three edges instead of two and is designed for thrusting instead of slashing or chopping. Currently, the most famous smallsword is Arya Stark’s sword Needle. I have also seen people forge and test smallswords on Forged in Fire. In that episode, it was demonstrated that if the smallsword was not quenched properly it would warp to the point of becoming a hooked blade. Also, forging the three edges has to be exact to prevent such extreme warpage. I am thinking of including a smallsword in my fantasy series and it will be the weapon of choice for a noblewoman with her own feudal army.
Grady P Brown - Author 