Macuahuitl - Mexican Obsidian Sword

The 'macuahuitl' was an ancient Mesoamerican weapon used by several peoples such as the Maya, Toltecs or Aztecs in modern day Mexico and Central America. As these civilizations were not yet as advanced in metalworking, they used obsidian, a volcanic glass as a tool for cutting. Obsidian can be sharper than surgical steal, however it is very brittle, which is why they glued several obsidian blades onto a paddle-like club and used it similar to a sword or halbard. If one of the blades broke, it could be easily replaced. Unfortunately there are no originals left anymore that had survived the conquest of the New World, the last being destroyed in a fire in 1884. Only depictions from photographs and codices still tell the tale of this weapon.

This game-ready digital recreation is a fantasy version based off ancient Maya designs and is not historically accurate. The sources usually show less intricate designs and there would not have been any gaps between the blades.

Used assets:
https://quixel.com/megascans/home?search=sand&search=coarse&search=shqnchva&assetId=shqnchva
https://quixel.com/megascans/purchased?assetId=weosabwga
https://quixel.com/megascans/purchased?assetId=wenoccks
https://quixel.com/megascans/purchased?assetId=vmnmaax
https://quixel.com/megascans/purchased?assetId=vdkjajtiw
https://quixel.com/megascans/purchased?assetId=vbuxdcxiw