Shortsword

From MUME
A shortsword is on the ground.
>look sword
This is a short broad-bladed weapon of average quality with a crescent-shaped
pommel, which was made of brass. It is good for a quick fighting-style and fast
thrusts. 

>consider sword
It is a shortsword.
This piercing weapon can be wielded one-handed.
It is poor while attacking and average while defending; its speed is very fast, and it inflicts little damage upon hitting.
It weighs a couple of pounds.
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