what knife does the papal swiss guard use?

They use those big snazzy halberds of theirs. :D

Seriously, though, good question. They carry guns in those fancy pants of theirs--there must be a knife too! Maybe some kind of baselard?
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FortyTwoBlades said:
They use those big snazzy halberds of theirs. :D

Seriously, though, good question. They carry guns in those fancy pants of theirs--there must be a knife too! Maybe some kind of baselard?
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i was thinking someting simialr to that or maybe something super new high tech maybe a colbalt steel?
 
According to Wikipedia:

Building on tradition, members wear a long sword (officers a rapier or straight sabre) and receive instruction in the ceremonial use of their halberd on a four-sided pole which is held on their right during marches, drill, and regular formations in their official duties around the Vatican. The halberd includes a loose metal ring just below the halberd blade, which makes a loud clink when an individual or formation comes to attention. Other weapons and regalia carried by higher ranking non-halberdiers include a command baton, a partisan, a flamberge (a wavy two-handed sword), and a breastplate with shoulder guards.

Besides their traditional arms, the Swiss Guard also has contemporary non-ceremonial small arms, like SIG P225 pistols, Heckler & Koch MP5A3 submachine guns and SIG SG 550 assault rifles at its disposal for security duties.[7] Besides the Heckler & Koch MP5A3, these small arms are also in use by the Swiss military.
 
Well besides any other blade, I'm sure they all carry SAK's blessed by the pope. I mean, they already have crosses on them, right.
 
the halberd is ceremonial, but they do carry a can of mace to avoid the spilling of blood in reaction to any non weaponized aggressive threats.
 
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