What were the close contact weapons?
The Maquahuitl is a weapon that is sometimes compared to a sword, and it was a powerful, close contact weapon. Like the European sword, they came in two varieties - one handed and two handed and they were made from wood. The Maquahuitls were incredibly strong, and the Spanish claimed they could chop the head off a horse with one blow. They were sharp and the Aztecs knew how to use them. They could not thrust like a sword, and so they lent themselves to a different type of warfare.
What were spears used for?
Another common ancient Aztec weapon was the spear. They were extremely sharp, and sometimes over 7 feet long. They didn't have a small point as many spears you may be familiar with, but a blade a foot wide made of smaller stone blades. these spears were known to pierce the Spanish Armour, and were sharp enough that the warriors could use them to shave. they are called Tepoztopilli.
What were bows and arrows made out of?
Finally, Bows and Arrows, known as tlahuitolli, were common as well. The bows were 5 feet long, and the arrows; known as yaomime were pointed with flint, bone or obsidian. As with all their weapons, the Aztecs were very skilled in using the bow and arrow. It is believed that the arrows could fly 450 feet or more.