Editing Classification of swords (section)

===={{lang|grc-Latn|Xiphos}}====
{{main|Xiphos}}
The {{lang|grc-Latn|[[Spartan army|Spartiatēs]]}} were always armed with a {{lang|grc-Latn|[[xiphos]]}} as a secondary weapon. Among most Greek warriors, this weapon had an iron blade of about {{convert|60|cm|abbr=on}}. The Spartan version of the sword typically had a blade about {{convert|30|to|45|cm|abbr=on}} in length. The Spartan's shorter weapon proved deadly in the crush caused by colliding phalanx formations, as it was far more capable of being thrust through gaps in the enemy's shield wall and armour, where there was little to no room for longer edged weapons. The groin and throat were among the favourite targets.