Half-sword n. : Half the length of a sword; close fight.

Example:
Where can I get a good sword polishing/cleaning kit for my straight hand-and a-half sword?

Taxonomy
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Defination from the web:
sword, provided a longer area more fitting for gripping during half-swording. ... some swords were left unsharpened in a part of the sword a hand's breadth wide about half-way down the blade in order to facilitate this technique. ...