Arakh

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Khal Drogo wielding his arakh. Chris Dien. © Fantasy Flight Games
Dothraki arakh (TV Series), HBO Inc.©

An arakh is a sword commonly used by the Dothraki. It is shaped half like a sword and half like a scythe. [1] There is at least one known Valyrian steel arakh in the world, it is currently wielded by Caggo. [2]

Notes

According to a representative of Valyrian Steel [3] HBO arakhs are similar to khopeshes whereas in A Song of Ice and Fire, arakhs are more like scimitars.

See Also

See Also: Armament, for further info on various weapon types.


References and Notes