Scimitar

Cost: 15 gp
Weight: 4 lbs.
Damage: 1d4 (small), 1d6 (medium)
Critical: 18-20/x2
Range: —
Type: Slashing
Category: One-Handed Melee Weapons
Proficiency: Martial
Weapon Groups Heavy Blades
Special: —

This curved sword is shorter than a longsword and longer than a shortsword. Only the outer edge is sharp, and the back is flat, giving the blade a triangular cross-section.