Single Edged Swords More Common Than Double Edged – Why?

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      Why are there so any examples of swords that are single edged rather than double edged? If the saying is true and 2 is better than 1, why would warriors opt for single edge weapons over double edged?

      I’m thinking specifically of officers’ sabres, simitars and even katanas.

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