The scimitar is a slashing weapon. It is worth around 1 gold, and is sold by most weaponsmiths.

A scimitar has been left here.
>examine scimitar
This is a thin and razor-sharp sword. It curves backward and bears a sharp
point. The handle and the fashioning of the blade are indicative of the Men of
the south.

>consider scimitar

This slashing weapon can be wielded one-handed.
It is average while attacking and average while defending; its speed is average, and it inflicts little damage upon hitting.
It weighs four pounds.

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