Scimitar

Schimitars are swords that are designed next-to-exclusively for SMP play. The Schimitar's larger-than normal blade makes it a pain to swing, but reduces damage by 1/2 when blocking. Like a regular sword, a Schimitar has a respective amount of uses to a regular sword in the same tier.

Adventages

 * Much better at blocking than a sword.
 * Does more damage.
 * Better knockback (not very much)

Disadvantages

 * Costs more resorces (3 instead of 2)
 * Swings slower. 1/2 as fast.