👉 The penny weapon, also known as a "penny knife" or "penny sword," is a small, often crude weapon resembling a coin. Typically made from a nickel or a penny, it is designed to be used as a last resort due to its limited effectiveness and ease of damage. These weapons are usually blunt at the tip, making them unsuitable for precise combat, and often lack sharp edges or points, rendering them ineffective against most opponents. Despite their simplicity and low cost, they can be surprisingly deadly in close combat situations, especially when used by those familiar with their unconventional design and the element of surprise they provide.