The issues of acquisition, reconstruction and use of various weapons are very relevant today. How to understand the abundance of its types and samples? Which weapon is more suitable for self-defense, which is less suitable? By what parameters should it be assessed? Where in this area are the boundaries between what is permitted and what is prohibited? This book, a serious study by experts, provides comprehensive answers to all these questions. It is intended for law enforcement officers, collectors and manufacturers of bladed weapons, as well as a wide range of readers.