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Acinaces
The acinaces, also spelled akinakes (Greek ἀκινάκης) or akinaka (unattested Old Persian *akīnakah) is a type of dagger or short sword used mainly in the first millennium BC...
The acinaces, also spelled akinakes (Greek ἀκινάκης) or akinaka (unattested Old Persian *akīnakah) is a type of dagger or short sword used mainly in the first millennium BC...
Anelace
An anelace, also called an anlace, is regarded as a medieval long dagger or a very short type of sword.
An anelace, also called an anlace, is regarded as a medieval long dagger or a very short type of sword.
Arit
Arit is a sickle with pronounced crescent-blade patterns and a short handle, but is used typically for farming, not as a fighting weapon.
Arit is a sickle with pronounced crescent-blade patterns and a short handle, but is used typically for farming, not as a fighting weapon.
Backsword
A backsword is a sword with a blade on one edge, or an "edge-and-a-quarter."
A backsword is a sword with a blade on one edge, or an "edge-and-a-quarter."
Bagh nakh
Bagh Nakh Wagh Nakh or tiger claws is a claw-like Indian weapon designed to fit over the knuckles or concealed under and against the palm.
Bagh Nakh Wagh Nakh or tiger claws is a claw-like Indian weapon designed to fit over the knuckles or concealed under and against the palm.
Balisong (knife)
A Balisong, otherwise known as a butterfly knife or fan knife, is a folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concea...
A Balisong, otherwise known as a butterfly knife or fan knife, is a folding pocket knife with two handles counter-rotating around the tang such that, when closed, the blade is concea...
Balisword
A balisword is an exceptionally large balisong knife.
A balisword is an exceptionally large balisong knife.
Ballistic knife
A ballistic knife is a specialized combat knife with a detachable gas- or spring-propelled blade that can be fired to a distance of several feet or meters by pressing a trigger or switch on the ...
A ballistic knife is a specialized combat knife with a detachable gas- or spring-propelled blade that can be fired to a distance of several feet or meters by pressing a trigger or switch on the ...
Baselard
The baselard (also basilard, baslard, in Middle French also badelare, bazelaire and variants, latininzed baselardus, basolardus etc., in Middle High German beseler, baseler, basler...
The baselard (also basilard, baslard, in Middle French also badelare, bazelaire and variants, latininzed baselardus, basolardus etc., in Middle High German beseler, baseler, basler...
Basket-hilted sword
The basket-hilted sword is a the name of a group of early modern sword types characterized by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand.
The basket-hilted sword is a the name of a group of early modern sword types characterized by a basket-shaped guard that protects the hand.
Battle axe
A battle axe is an axe specifically designed for viking age.
A battle axe is an axe specifically designed for viking age.
Bayonet
A bayonet is a knife, dagger, sword, or spike-shaped weapon designed to fit in, on, over or underneath the muzzle of a rifle, musket or similar weapon, effectively turning the gun into a spear.
A bayonet is a knife, dagger, sword, or spike-shaped weapon designed to fit in, on, over or underneath the muzzle of a rifle, musket or similar weapon, effectively turning the gun into a spear.
Bhuj (weapon)
The bhuj (Devanāgarī: भुज) is a knife or dagger from western India.
The bhuj (Devanāgarī: भुज) is a knife or dagger from western India.
Bichawa
A bichawa (alt. bichwa or bich'hwa) is an Indian dagger with a loop hilt and a narrow undulating blade.
A bichawa (alt. bichwa or bich'hwa) is an Indian dagger with a loop hilt and a narrow undulating blade.
Bilbo (sword)
The bilbo, a thrusting-sword, seems to take its name from its place of manufacture: Bilbao (in the Basque country between France and Spain ), famed for its sword-blades, and formerly known as ...
The bilbo, a thrusting-sword, seems to take its name from its place of manufacture: Bilbao (in the Basque country between France and Spain ), famed for its sword-blades, and formerly known as ...
Bisento
A bisentō is a kind of Japanese pole weapon (adopted from the Chinese kwan-do or guan dao) which greatly resembles a naginata.
A bisentō is a kind of Japanese pole weapon (adopted from the Chinese kwan-do or guan dao) which greatly resembles a naginata.
Blade
A blade is that portion of a tool, weapon, or machine with an edge that is designed to cut and/or puncture, stab, slash, chop, slice, thrust, or scrape animate or inanimate surfaces or materials.
A blade is that portion of a tool, weapon, or machine with an edge that is designed to cut and/or puncture, stab, slash, chop, slice, thrust, or scrape animate or inanimate surfaces or materials.
Blade geometry
The term Blade geometry refers to the physical properties of a sword blade: cross-section (or grind) and taper.
The term Blade geometry refers to the physical properties of a sword blade: cross-section (or grind) and taper.
Bladesmith
Bladesmithing is the art of making knives, swords, daggers and other blades using a forge, hammer, anvil, and other smithing tools.
Bladesmithing is the art of making knives, swords, daggers and other blades using a forge, hammer, anvil, and other smithing tools.
Bollock dagger
The bollock dagger or ballock knife is a type of dagger with a distinctively shaped shaft, with two oval swellings at the guard resembling male genitalia.
The bollock dagger or ballock knife is a type of dagger with a distinctively shaped shaft, with two oval swellings at the guard resembling male genitalia.
Bolo knife
A bolo is a large cutting tool of Filipino origin similar to the machete, used particularly in the jungles of Indonesia, the Philippines, and in the sugar fields of Cuba.
A bolo is a large cutting tool of Filipino origin similar to the machete, used particularly in the jungles of Indonesia, the Philippines, and in the sugar fields of Cuba.
Bowie knife
A Bowie knife is a pattern of fixed-blade fighting knife first popularized by Colonel James "Jim" Bowie in the early 19th Century.
A Bowie knife is a pattern of fixed-blade fighting knife first popularized by Colonel James "Jim" Bowie in the early 19th Century.
Butterfly sword
The butterfly sword is a short dāo, or single-edged blade, originally from the South of China, though it has seen use in the North.
The butterfly sword is a short dāo, or single-edged blade, originally from the South of China, though it has seen use in the North.
Celurit
Celurit is a sickle with a pronounced crescent-blade patterns and a long handle, used in pencak silat.
Celurit is a sickle with a pronounced crescent-blade patterns and a long handle, used in pencak silat.
Changdao
Changdao was a type of anti-cavalry sword used in China during the Ming Dynasty.
Changdao was a type of anti-cavalry sword used in China during the Ming Dynasty.
Chicken sickles
Chicken sickles are a number of Chinese bladed weapons similar to the Hook sword and the Okinawan Kama.
Chicken sickles are a number of Chinese bladed weapons similar to the Hook sword and the Okinawan Kama.
Choora
A Choora is a set of colourful bangles worn by an Indian bride on her wedding day.
A Choora is a set of colourful bangles worn by an Indian bride on her wedding day.
Classification of swords
Classification of swords is usually based on the culture that produced that type, especially with older swords.
Classification of swords is usually based on the culture that produced that type, especially with older swords.
Claybeg
The term claybeg, purportedly from Scots Gaelic "claidheamh beg" meaning "little sword" seems to be a fairly recent invention.
The term claybeg, purportedly from Scots Gaelic "claidheamh beg" meaning "little sword" seems to be a fairly recent invention.
Claymore
The term claymore may refer to one of two distinct types of Scottish swords: it may refer to a two-handed sword with a cross hilt, of which the guards were usually turned down, used by the Highl...
The term claymore may refer to one of two distinct types of Scottish swords: it may refer to a two-handed sword with a cross hilt, of which the guards were usually turned down, used by the Highl...
Colichemarde
Colichemarde is a special type of blade that was forged and considered a member of the family of small swords from the late 17th century to the middle 18th century.
Colichemarde is a special type of blade that was forged and considered a member of the family of small swords from the late 17th century to the middle 18th century.
Combat knife
A combat knife or trench knife is a specific category of fighting knife, but designed solely for military use and primarily intended for hand-to-hand or close combat fighting.
A combat knife or trench knife is a specific category of fighting knife, but designed solely for military use and primarily intended for hand-to-hand or close combat fighting.
Companion weapon
The term companion weapon is used in historical European martial arts to refer to an item used in conjunction with the larger weapon in the non-sword hand while fencing with a rapier or sword.
The term companion weapon is used in historical European martial arts to refer to an item used in conjunction with the larger weapon in the non-sword hand while fencing with a rapier or sword.
Corseque
The corseque is a type of European pole weapon, characterised by a three-lobe blade on a 1.8 to 2.5-metre shaft.
The corseque is a type of European pole weapon, characterised by a three-lobe blade on a 1.8 to 2.5-metre shaft.
Crossguard
On a sword or some knives, the crossguard, also known as quillons, is a bar of metal at right angles to the blade, placed between the blade and the hilt.
On a sword or some knives, the crossguard, also known as quillons, is a bar of metal at right angles to the blade, placed between the blade and the hilt.
Curtana
Curtana, also Cortana or Courtain, is a Latinized form of the Anglo-French curtein, from Latin curtus, 'shortened', used for a ceremonial type of sword.
Curtana, also Cortana or Courtain, is a Latinized form of the Anglo-French curtein, from Latin curtus, 'shortened', used for a ceremonial type of sword.
Cutlass
A cutlass is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket shaped guard.
A cutlass is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket shaped guard.
Dagger
A dagger is a fighting knife with a sharp point designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon.
A dagger is a fighting knife with a sharp point designed or capable of being used as a thrusting or stabbing weapon.
Dagger-axe
The dagger-axe is a type of weapon that was in use from Shang dynasty until at least Han dynasty China.
The dagger-axe is a type of weapon that was in use from Shang dynasty until at least Han dynasty China.
Dane Axe
The Dane Axe is an early type of polearm, primarily used during the transition between the European Viking Age and early Middle Ages.
The Dane Axe is an early type of polearm, primarily used during the transition between the European Viking Age and early Middle Ages.
Dao (sword)
Dao is a category of single-edge Chinese swords primarily used for slashing and chopping, often called a broadsword in English translation because some varieties have wide blades.
Dao is a category of single-edge Chinese swords primarily used for slashing and chopping, often called a broadsword in English translation because some varieties have wide blades.
Deer Horn Knives
Deer Horn Knives, also known as crescent moon knives, are specialised Chinese bladed weapons consisting of two steel crescents crossing.
Deer Horn Knives, also known as crescent moon knives, are specialised Chinese bladed weapons consisting of two steel crescents crossing.
Degen (SS)
Degen is the German term for a straight saber or sword, especially of the dress sword worn with military uniform.
Degen is the German term for a straight saber or sword, especially of the dress sword worn with military uniform.
Degen (sword)
The Degen (eastern France Degue = long dagger of the Middle Ages) was a type of straight saber used by the SS from 1936 until 1945.
The Degen (eastern France Degue = long dagger of the Middle Ages) was a type of straight saber used by the SS from 1936 until 1945.
Dirk
Dirk (Scottish Gaelic: Biodag) is a Scots word for a short dagger; sometimes a cut-down sword blade mounted on a dagger hilt, rather than a knife blade.
Dirk (Scottish Gaelic: Biodag) is a Scots word for a short dagger; sometimes a cut-down sword blade mounted on a dagger hilt, rather than a knife blade.
Espada ropera
The espada ropera was a sword developed in the mid-15th century in Spain.
The espada ropera was a sword developed in the mid-15th century in Spain.
Estoc
The French estoc or English "tuck" was a variation of the longsword focused intensely on fighting against mail or plate armour.
The French estoc or English "tuck" was a variation of the longsword focused intensely on fighting against mail or plate armour.
European dueling sword
The European dueling sword in the narrow sense is a basket and cage hilted weapon in use specifically in duels from the late 17th to the 19th century.
The European dueling sword in the narrow sense is a basket and cage hilted weapon in use specifically in duels from the late 17th to the 19th century.
Falcata
The falcata is a type of sword typical of the pre-Roman Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal), similar to Greek kopis or Nepalese kukri.
The falcata is a type of sword typical of the pre-Roman Iberian Peninsula (modern Spain and Portugal), similar to Greek kopis or Nepalese kukri.
Falchion
A falchion (; Old French: fauchon; Latin: falx, "sickle") is a one-handed, single-edged sword of European origin, whose design is reminiscent of the Persian scimitar and the Chinese dao.
A falchion (; Old French: fauchon; Latin: falx, "sickle") is a one-handed, single-edged sword of European origin, whose design is reminiscent of the Persian scimitar and the Chinese dao.
Falx
Falx is a Latin word originally meaning sickle, but was later used to mean any of a number of tools that had a curved blade that was sharp on the inside edge such as a scythe.
Falx is a Latin word originally meaning sickle, but was later used to mean any of a number of tools that had a curved blade that was sharp on the inside edge such as a scythe.
Fascine knife
The fascine knife was a side arm / tool issued to 17th to 19th century light infantry and artillery.
The fascine knife was a side arm / tool issued to 17th to 19th century light infantry and artillery.
Fauchard
A fauchard is a type of polearm weapon, which was used in medieval Europe from the 11th through the 14th centuries.
A fauchard is a type of polearm weapon, which was used in medieval Europe from the 11th through the 14th centuries.
Fighting knife
A fighting knife is a knife with a blade designed to inflict a lethal injury in a physical confrontation between two or more individuals at very short range (grappling distance).
A fighting knife is a knife with a blade designed to inflict a lethal injury in a physical confrontation between two or more individuals at very short range (grappling distance).
Firangi (sword)
The firangi The firangi sword characteristically had a long, 35 to 38 inch, straight blade of either broadsword or backsword form.
The firangi The firangi sword characteristically had a long, 35 to 38 inch, straight blade of either broadsword or backsword form.
Flame-bladed sword
A flame-bladed sword or wave-bladed sword has a characteristically undulating style of blade.
A flame-bladed sword or wave-bladed sword has a characteristically undulating style of blade.
Flying guillotine (weapon)
The flying guillotine is a legendary Chinese weapon used in the Qing Dynasty in the Yongzheng era.
The flying guillotine is a legendary Chinese weapon used in the Qing Dynasty in the Yongzheng era.
Flyssa
Flyssa is the traditional sword of the Kabyles tribe of Algeria and part of Morocco during the 19th century and earlier.
Flyssa is the traditional sword of the Kabyles tribe of Algeria and part of Morocco during the 19th century and earlier.
Francisca
The francisca is a throwing axe used as a weapon during the Early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a characteristic national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from about 500 to ...
The francisca is a throwing axe used as a weapon during the Early Middle Ages by the Franks, among whom it was a characteristic national weapon at the time of the Merovingians from about 500 to ...
Gandasa
A Gandasa is a Punjabi implement primarily used in cultivation and farming.
A Gandasa is a Punjabi implement primarily used in cultivation and farming.
Gladius
Gladius was the Roman word for sword, and is used to represent the primary sword of Ancient Roman soldiers.
Gladius was the Roman word for sword, and is used to represent the primary sword of Ancient Roman soldiers.
Glaive
A glaive is a European polearm weapon, consisting of a single-edged blade on the end of a pole.
A glaive is a European polearm weapon, consisting of a single-edged blade on the end of a pole.
Gravity knife
A gravity knife is a knife with a blade contained in its handle, and which opens its blade by the force of inertia or gravity.
A gravity knife is a knife with a blade contained in its handle, and which opens its blade by the force of inertia or gravity.
Großes Messer
A Großes Messer or Gross Messer ("great knife", also called Hiebmesser "cutting knife") was a type of German single-edged one handed sword similar to a falchion, that was used during the ...
A Großes Messer or Gross Messer ("great knife", also called Hiebmesser "cutting knife") was a type of German single-edged one handed sword similar to a falchion, that was used during the ...
Guan dao
A Guan Dao, Kwan Dao, or Kuan Tao is a type of Chinese pole weapon that is currently used in some forms of Chinese martial arts.
A Guan Dao, Kwan Dao, or Kuan Tao is a type of Chinese pole weapon that is currently used in some forms of Chinese martial arts.
Gunong
The gunong (also known as puñal de kris or "kris knife") is a knife from Mindanao, the Philippines.
The gunong (also known as puñal de kris or "kris knife") is a knife from Mindanao, the Philippines.
Gunstock war club
The gunstock club or gun stock war club is an indigenous weapon used by Native Americans, named for its similar appearance to the wooden stocks of muskets and rifles of the time.
The gunstock club or gun stock war club is an indigenous weapon used by Native Americans, named for its similar appearance to the wooden stocks of muskets and rifles of the time.
Guntō
Guntō is the name used to describe Japanese swords produced for use by the Japanese army and navy after the end of the samurai era in 1868.
Guntō is the name used to describe Japanese swords produced for use by the Japanese army and navy after the end of the samurai era in 1868.
Halberd
A halberd (also called halbert or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 14th and 15th centuries.
A halberd (also called halbert or Swiss voulge) is a two-handed pole weapon that came to prominent use during the 14th and 15th centuries.
Harpe
The harpē was a type of sword mentioned in Ancient Greek and Latin sources, almost always in mythological contexts.
The harpē was a type of sword mentioned in Ancient Greek and Latin sources, almost always in mythological contexts.
Hook sword
The Hook Sword, Fu Tao or Shuang Gou also known as Hu Tou Gou is an exotic Chinese weapon traditionally associated with Northern styles of Chinese martial arts, but now often practic...
The Hook Sword, Fu Tao or Shuang Gou also known as Hu Tou Gou is an exotic Chinese weapon traditionally associated with Northern styles of Chinese martial arts, but now often practic...
Hunga Munga
The mambele is a bladed weapon used by African cultures south of Lake Chad.
The mambele is a bladed weapon used by African cultures south of Lake Chad.
Hunting sword
A hunting sword is a type of single-handed shortsword that was used during hunting parties among Europeans from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
A hunting sword is a type of single-handed shortsword that was used during hunting parties among Europeans from the 17th to the 19th centuries.
Hurlbat
A hurlbat or whirlbat is a ranged weapon consisting of an entirely metal throwing axe sharpened on every auxiliary end to a point or blade, greatly increasing the chance of some form of da...
A hurlbat or whirlbat is a ranged weapon consisting of an entirely metal throwing axe sharpened on every auxiliary end to a point or blade, greatly increasing the chance of some form of da...
Hwandudaedo
The Hwandudaedo is a type of ancient Korean sword from the Three Kingdoms of Korea era (2nd half of the 1st century B.C.) The Hwandudaedo, a type of Sohwandudaedo, were decorated sword...
The Hwandudaedo is a type of ancient Korean sword from the Three Kingdoms of Korea era (2nd half of the 1st century B.C.) The Hwandudaedo, a type of Sohwandudaedo, were decorated sword...
Ji (halberd)
The ji, the Chinese halberd, was used as a military weapon in one form or another from at least as early as the Shang dynasty until the end of the Qing dynasty.
The ji, the Chinese halberd, was used as a military weapon in one form or another from at least as early as the Shang dynasty until the end of the Qing dynasty.
Jutte
The jutte or jitte, literally meaning "ten-hand" (i.e., the weapon with the power of ten hands), is a specialized weapon.
The jutte or jitte, literally meaning "ten-hand" (i.e., the weapon with the power of ten hands), is a specialized weapon.
Kalis
A kalis is a type of double-edged Filipino sword, often with a "wavy" section, similar to a kris.
A kalis is a type of double-edged Filipino sword, often with a "wavy" section, similar to a kris.
Karambit
The karambit or kerambit is a small hand-held, curved blade from Southeast Asia, particularly the Malay Archipelago.
The karambit or kerambit is a small hand-held, curved blade from Southeast Asia, particularly the Malay Archipelago.
Katana
Historically, katana were one of the traditionally made that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan, also commonly referred to as a "samurai sword".
Historically, katana were one of the traditionally made that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan, also commonly referred to as a "samurai sword".
Katzbalger
A Katzbalger is a short Renaissance arming sword, notable for its sturdy build and a distinctive s-shaped or figure-8 shaped guard.
A Katzbalger is a short Renaissance arming sword, notable for its sturdy build and a distinctive s-shaped or figure-8 shaped guard.
Keteriya
Keteriya form of battle axe that was used in ancient Sri Lanka.
Keteriya form of battle axe that was used in ancient Sri Lanka.
Kilij
A kilij is a type of saber used by the Turks throughout history starting from the late Hsiung-nu period to the time of the Avar Empire and the Göktürk Khaganate, Uyghur Khaganate, Seljuk Empire,...
A kilij is a type of saber used by the Turks throughout history starting from the late Hsiung-nu period to the time of the Avar Empire and the Göktürk Khaganate, Uyghur Khaganate, Seljuk Empire,...
Kirpan
The kirpan is a ceremonial sword or dagger carried by orthodox Sikhs.
The kirpan is a ceremonial sword or dagger carried by orthodox Sikhs.
Knife bayonet
A knife bayonet is a knife which can be used both as a bayonet, fighting or utility knife.
A knife bayonet is a knife which can be used both as a bayonet, fighting or utility knife.
Kopis
The term kopis could describe a heavy knife with a forward-curving blade, primarily used as a tool for cutting meat, for slaughter and animal sacrifice, or refer to a single edged cutting or 'cu...
The term kopis could describe a heavy knife with a forward-curving blade, primarily used as a tool for cutting meat, for slaughter and animal sacrifice, or refer to a single edged cutting or 'cu...
Korean sword
Korean swords is primarily a generic but specific traditional Korean sword, the Koreans have produced some of the current name for the original meaning is the most unsuitable katana what is the ...
Korean swords is primarily a generic but specific traditional Korean sword, the Koreans have produced some of the current name for the original meaning is the most unsuitable katana what is the ...
Krabi (sword)
The krabi (กระบี่) is a type of single-edged curved sword used in Thailand.
The krabi (กระบี่) is a type of single-edged curved sword used in Thailand.
Kriegsmesser
A Kriegsmesser is a large, curved, single-edged two-handed sword typically around the same length as the longsword or hand-and-a-half sword.
A Kriegsmesser is a large, curved, single-edged two-handed sword typically around the same length as the longsword or hand-and-a-half sword.
Kris
The kris or keris is an asymmetrical dagger or sword most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Southern Thailand and Brunei.
The kris or keris is an asymmetrical dagger or sword most strongly associated with the culture of Indonesia, but also indigenous to Malaysia, Southern Thailand and Brunei.
Kukri
The kukri is a curved Nepalese knife, similar to the machete, used as both a tool and as a weapon.
The kukri is a curved Nepalese knife, similar to the machete, used as both a tool and as a weapon.
Kusarigama
The kusarigama is a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of a kama on a metal chain with a heavy iron weight at the end.
The kusarigama is a traditional Japanese weapon that consists of a kama on a metal chain with a heavy iron weight at the end.
Kyoketsu-shoge
The kyoketsu-shoge, which means "to run about in the fields and mountains", is a double edged blade, with another blade attached at 90 degrees to it.
The kyoketsu-shoge, which means "to run about in the fields and mountains", is a double edged blade, with another blade attached at 90 degrees to it.
Kīla (Buddhism)
The kīla (Sanskrit Devanagari: कील; IAST: kīla;, pronunciation between pur-ba and pur-pu, alt.
The kīla (Sanskrit Devanagari: कील; IAST: kīla;, pronunciation between pur-ba and pur-pu, alt.
Laminated steel blade
A laminated steel blade or piled steel is a knife, sword, or other tool blade made out of layers of differing types of steel, rather than a single homogeneous alloy.
A laminated steel blade or piled steel is a knife, sword, or other tool blade made out of layers of differing types of steel, rather than a single homogeneous alloy.
Legbiter
Legbiter was the sword of Magnus III of Norway.
Legbiter was the sword of Magnus III of Norway.
Liuyedao
The Liuyedao, is a type of dao that was commonly used as a military sidearm for both cavalry and infantry during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
The Liuyedao, is a type of dao that was commonly used as a military sidearm for both cavalry and infantry during the Ming and Qing dynasties.
Lobera
The sword Lobera was the symbol of power used by Saint Ferdinand III of Castile, instead of the more traditional rod, and so the king will be depicted: with orb and sword in hand.
The sword Lobera was the symbol of power used by Saint Ferdinand III of Castile, instead of the more traditional rod, and so the king will be depicted: with orb and sword in hand.
M7 bayonet
The M7 Bayonet is a bayonet that was used by the U.S. military for the M16 rifle, it can also be used for the AR-15 rifle.
The M7 Bayonet is a bayonet that was used by the U.S. military for the M16 rifle, it can also be used for the AR-15 rifle.
Macana
The term macana, of Taíno origin, refers to various wooden weapons used by the various native cultures of Central and South America.
The term macana, of Taíno origin, refers to various wooden weapons used by the various native cultures of Central and South America.
Macuahuitl
The maquahuitl (a name that was derived from the Nahuatl language) is a weapon shaped like a wooden sword.
The maquahuitl (a name that was derived from the Nahuatl language) is a weapon shaped like a wooden sword.
Makhaira
Makhaira is a term used by modern scholars to describe a type of ancient bladed weapon, generally a large knife with a slight backwards curve.
Makhaira is a term used by modern scholars to describe a type of ancient bladed weapon, generally a large knife with a slight backwards curve.
Malappuram Kathi
A Malappuram katthi is a kind of dagger, used in northern parts of Kerala in ancient times.
A Malappuram katthi is a kind of dagger, used in northern parts of Kerala in ancient times.
Mambele (knives)
A Mambele is a form of mid to South African knives, but was originally used by the Mangbetu and referred to a curved throwing dagger.
A Mambele is a form of mid to South African knives, but was originally used by the Mangbetu and referred to a curved throwing dagger.
Mameluke sword
A Mameluke sword is a cross-hilted, curved, scimitar-like sword historically derived from sabres used by Mamluk warriors of Mamluk Egypt from whom the sword derives its name.
A Mameluke sword is a cross-hilted, curved, scimitar-like sword historically derived from sabres used by Mamluk warriors of Mamluk Egypt from whom the sword derives its name.
Melee weapon
A melee weapon is any weapon that does not involve a projectile — that is, both the user and target of the weapon are in contact with it simultaneously in normal use.
A melee weapon is any weapon that does not involve a projectile — that is, both the user and target of the weapon are in contact with it simultaneously in normal use.
Miao dao
The Miao Dao (苗刀) is a Chinese two-handed dao or saber of the Republican era, with a narrow blade of up to 1.2 meters or more and a long hilt.
The Miao Dao (苗刀) is a Chinese two-handed dao or saber of the Republican era, with a narrow blade of up to 1.2 meters or more and a long hilt.
Migration Period sword
Swords of the Migration Period show a transition from the Roman era Spatha to the "Viking sword" types of the Early Middle Ages.
Swords of the Migration Period show a transition from the Roman era Spatha to the "Viking sword" types of the Early Middle Ages.
Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword
The Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword was a shortsword with a straight, double-edged blade and brass-mounted leather scabbard.
The Model 1832 Foot Artillery Sword was a shortsword with a straight, double-edged blade and brass-mounted leather scabbard.
Monk's spade
A monk's spade (Traditional Chinese: 月牙鏟; Simplified Chinese: 月牙铲; pinyin: yuèyáchǎn; literally "Crescent Moon Spade"; also, Traditional Chinese: 禪仗; Simplified Chinese: 禅仗; pinyin: chánzhàng; ...
A monk's spade (Traditional Chinese: 月牙鏟; Simplified Chinese: 月牙铲; pinyin: yuèyáchǎn; literally "Crescent Moon Spade"; also, Traditional Chinese: 禪仗; Simplified Chinese: 禅仗; pinyin: chánzhàng; ...
Moplah (sword)
Moplah Moplah Details Weapon:Sword Names:Ayda Katti- Use:Weapon, tool Made:about 17th Century Availability:today Region of origin / Author:India, Moplah strain Distribution:India Overall length:...
Moplah Moplah Details Weapon:Sword Names:Ayda Katti- Use:Weapon, tool Made:about 17th Century Availability:today Region of origin / Author:India, Moplah strain Distribution:India Overall length:...
Naginata
Naginata (なぎなた, 薙刀) is a pole weapon that was traditionally used in Japan by members of the samurai class.
Naginata (なぎなた, 薙刀) is a pole weapon that was traditionally used in Japan by members of the samurai class.
Nandao
Nandao is a kind of sword that is nowadays used mostly in contemporary Chinese wushu exercises and forms.
Nandao is a kind of sword that is nowadays used mostly in contemporary Chinese wushu exercises and forms.
Nimcha
A Nimcha is a single-handed sword from northwestern Africa, especially Morocco.
A Nimcha is a single-handed sword from northwestern Africa, especially Morocco.
Nodachi
A nodachi is a large two-handed traditional Japanese sword used by the samurai class of feudal Japan.
A nodachi is a large two-handed traditional Japanese sword used by the samurai class of feudal Japan.
Nzappa zap
The Nzappa zap (also referred to as zappozap, kasuyu) is a traditional African weapon similar to an axe or hatchet.
The Nzappa zap (also referred to as zappozap, kasuyu) is a traditional African weapon similar to an axe or hatchet.
OKC-3S bayonet
The OKC-3S is a bayonet developed by the United States Marine Corps to replace the M7 bayonet as its service bayonet for the M16 family of rifles.
The OKC-3S is a bayonet developed by the United States Marine Corps to replace the M7 bayonet as its service bayonet for the M16 family of rifles.
Okinawan kusarigama
Okinawan kusarigama is a rare chain and sickle weapon found in the Okinawan kobudō weapons set.
Okinawan kusarigama is a rare chain and sickle weapon found in the Okinawan kobudō weapons set.
Oxborough Dirk
The Oxborough Dirk is an over-large ceremonial weapon from the Bronze Age, a dirk or dagger, but several times the normal size.
The Oxborough Dirk is an over-large ceremonial weapon from the Bronze Age, a dirk or dagger, but several times the normal size.
Panabas
The Panabas is a large, forward-curved sword, used by Muslim tribes in the southern Philippines.
The Panabas is a large, forward-curved sword, used by Muslim tribes in the southern Philippines.
Parry (fencing)
A parry is a fencing bladework manoeuvre intended to deflect or block an incoming attack.
A parry is a fencing bladework manoeuvre intended to deflect or block an incoming attack.
Parrying dagger
The parrying dagger is a category of small hand-held weapons from the European late Middle Ages and early Renaissance.
The parrying dagger is a category of small hand-held weapons from the European late Middle Ages and early Renaissance.
Pata (sword)
The pata, patta, dand patta or dandpatta is an Indian sword with a gauntlet integrated as a handguard.
The pata, patta, dand patta or dandpatta is an Indian sword with a gauntlet integrated as a handguard.
Pattern 1796 light cavalry sabre
The Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre is a sword that was used primarily by British Light Dragoons and hussars, and King's German Legion light cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars.
The Pattern 1796 Light Cavalry Sabre is a sword that was used primarily by British Light Dragoons and hussars, and King's German Legion light cavalry during the Napoleonic Wars.
Pattern welding
Pattern welding is the practice in sword and knife making of forming a blade of several metal pieces of differing composition that are forge-welded together and twisted and manipulated to form a...
Pattern welding is the practice in sword and knife making of forming a blade of several metal pieces of differing composition that are forge-welded together and twisted and manipulated to form a...
Pendulum (torture device)
The pendulum was an instrument of torture and execution used by the Spanish Inquisition.
The pendulum was an instrument of torture and execution used by the Spanish Inquisition.
Pesh kabz
Pesh Kabz, pesh quabz, or Khyber knife is the name of an Indo-Persian dagger used by various tribes inhabiting North India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other central Asian nations.
Pesh Kabz, pesh quabz, or Khyber knife is the name of an Indo-Persian dagger used by various tribes inhabiting North India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other central Asian nations.
Pesh Kabz
Pesh Kabz, Pesh Quabz, or Khyber knife is the name of an Indo-Persian dagger used by various tribes inhabiting North India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other central Asian nations.
Pesh Kabz, Pesh Quabz, or Khyber knife is the name of an Indo-Persian dagger used by various tribes inhabiting North India, Afghanistan, Pakistan, and other central Asian nations.
Piandao
The Piandao (片刀) is a type of Chinese sabre (dao) used during the late Ming Dynasty.
The Piandao (片刀) is a type of Chinese sabre (dao) used during the late Ming Dynasty.
Pistol sword
A pistol sword is a sword with a pistol or revolver attached, usually alongside the blade.
A pistol sword is a sword with a pistol or revolver attached, usually alongside the blade.
Podao
The Chinese weapon known as the pudao was originally an edged infantry weapon which is still used for training in many Chinese martial arts.
The Chinese weapon known as the pudao was originally an edged infantry weapon which is still used for training in many Chinese martial arts.
Pole weapon
A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user's effect...
A pole weapon or polearm is a close combat weapon in which the main fighting part of the weapon is placed on the end of a long shaft, typically of wood, thereby extending the user's effect...
Pudao
The Chinese weapon known as the pudao was originally an edged infantry weapon which is still used for training in many Chinese martial arts.
The Chinese weapon known as the pudao was originally an edged infantry weapon which is still used for training in many Chinese martial arts.
Pulwar
A pulwar is a single handed curved sword from Afghanistan and neighbouring regions of Pakistan and Northwestern India.
A pulwar is a single handed curved sword from Afghanistan and neighbouring regions of Pakistan and Northwestern India.
Punyal
The punyal is a small knife used as both tool and weapon by the Maranao people of the Philippines.
The punyal is a small knife used as both tool and weapon by the Maranao people of the Philippines.
Puukko
A puukko is a traditional Finnish or Scandinavian style small belt-knife that is well known for it's use in woodcraft.
A puukko is a traditional Finnish or Scandinavian style small belt-knife that is well known for it's use in woodcraft.
Qama
The qama is a type of long and wide fighting knife, native to Georgia and neighboring regions.
The qama is a type of long and wide fighting knife, native to Georgia and neighboring regions.
Rampuri
The Rampuri is an Indian gravity knife of formidable reputation having a single edged blade roughly 9 to 12 inches long.
The Rampuri is an Indian gravity knife of formidable reputation having a single edged blade roughly 9 to 12 inches long.
Rapier
A rapier is a slender, sharply pointed sword, ideally used for thrusting attacks, used mainly in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
A rapier is a slender, sharply pointed sword, ideally used for thrusting attacks, used mainly in Europe in the 16th and 17th centuries.
Sabre
The sabre or saber (see spelling differences) is a kind of backsword that usually has a curved, single-edged blade and a rather large hand guard, covering the knuckles of the hand as w...
The sabre or saber (see spelling differences) is a kind of backsword that usually has a curved, single-edged blade and a rather large hand guard, covering the knuckles of the hand as w...
Saif
Saif (سيف) is the Arabic term for "sword".
Saif (سيف) is the Arabic term for "sword".
Saingeom
The saingeom is a type of Joseon-era sword from Western Korea fairly common in the Ai-Ching province.
The saingeom is a type of Joseon-era sword from Western Korea fairly common in the Ai-Ching province.
Scimitar
A scimitar ( or ) is a backsword or sabre with a curved blade, originating in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
A scimitar ( or ) is a backsword or sabre with a curved blade, originating in Southwest Asia (Middle East).
Seax of Beagnoth
The Seax of Beagnoth (also known as the Thames scramasax) is a 9th century Anglo-Saxon seax (single-edged knife).
The Seax of Beagnoth (also known as the Thames scramasax) is a 9th century Anglo-Saxon seax (single-edged knife).
Sgian-dubh
The sgian-dubh is a small, singled-edged knife worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt.
The sgian-dubh is a small, singled-edged knife worn as part of traditional Scottish Highland dress along with the kilt.
Shamshir
A Shamshir is a type of sabre with a curve that is considered radical for a sword: 5 to 15 degrees from tip to tip.
A Shamshir is a type of sabre with a curve that is considered radical for a sword: 5 to 15 degrees from tip to tip.
Shashka
The Shashka is a special kind of sabre; a very sharp, single-edged, single-handed, and guardless sword.
The Shashka is a special kind of sabre; a very sharp, single-edged, single-handed, and guardless sword.
Shin guntō
The shin guntō was a weapon and badge of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945.
The shin guntō was a weapon and badge of rank used by the Imperial Japanese Army between the years of 1935 and 1945.
Shotel
A shotel is a curved sword originating in Abyssinia.
A shotel is a curved sword originating in Abyssinia.
Sica
The sica was a short sword or large dagger of ancient Thracians and Dacians, used in Ancient Rome too.
The sica was a short sword or large dagger of ancient Thracians and Dacians, used in Ancient Rome too.
Sickle
A sickle is a hand-held agricultural tool with a variously curved blade typically used for harvesting grain crops or cutting succulent forages chiefly for livestock feeding purposes, either in f...
A sickle is a hand-held agricultural tool with a variously curved blade typically used for harvesting grain crops or cutting succulent forages chiefly for livestock feeding purposes, either in f...
Side-sword
The term side-sword is a recently-coined calque of the Italian spada da lato and is used to generally describe several types of swords popular during the late 15th through 17th centuries.
The term side-sword is a recently-coined calque of the Italian spada da lato and is used to generally describe several types of swords popular during the late 15th through 17th centuries.
Small sword
The small sword or smallsword (also court sword, fr: épée de cour or dress sword) is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which evolved out of the longer and hea...
The small sword or smallsword (also court sword, fr: épée de cour or dress sword) is a light one-handed sword designed for thrusting which evolved out of the longer and hea...
Sovnya
A Sovnya is a traditional weapon used in Russia, much like the Japanese Naginata, resembling a curved sword on the end of a long pole.
A Sovnya is a traditional weapon used in Russia, much like the Japanese Naginata, resembling a curved sword on the end of a long pole.
Spadroon
The Spadroon is a light sword with a straight blade of the cut and thrust type.
The Spadroon is a light sword with a straight blade of the cut and thrust type.
Spatha
The spatha was a type of straight and long sword, measuring between, in use throughout first millennium AD Europe, and in the territory of the Roman Empire until about 600 AD. Later swords from ...
The spatha was a type of straight and long sword, measuring between, in use throughout first millennium AD Europe, and in the territory of the Roman Empire until about 600 AD. Later swords from ...
Swiss dagger
The baselard (also Basilard, the name is probably from the town of Basel) or "Swiss dagger" (Schweizerdolch) is a historical Swiss blade weapon with a crescent-shaped pommel and crossguard.
The baselard (also Basilard, the name is probably from the town of Basel) or "Swiss dagger" (Schweizerdolch) is a historical Swiss blade weapon with a crescent-shaped pommel and crossguard.
Swiss degen
The Swiss degen was a short sword, an elongated version of the Swiss dagger used as a type of side arm in the Old Swiss Confederacy and especially by Swiss mercenaries, from the first half...
The Swiss degen was a short sword, an elongated version of the Swiss dagger used as a type of side arm in the Old Swiss Confederacy and especially by Swiss mercenaries, from the first half...
Swiss saber
The Swiss saber is a type of backsword] or early sabre design that was popular in Switzerland.
The Swiss saber is a type of backsword] or early sabre design that was popular in Switzerland.
Switchblade
A switchblade is a type of knife with a folding or sliding blade contained in the handle which is opened automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on the handle or bolster is act...
A switchblade is a type of knife with a folding or sliding blade contained in the handle which is opened automatically by a spring when a button, lever, or switch on the handle or bolster is act...
Sword bayonet
A sword bayonet is any long, knife-bladed bayonet designed for mounting on a musket or rifle.
A sword bayonet is any long, knife-bladed bayonet designed for mounting on a musket or rifle.
Sword of Goujian
The Sword of Goujian (Traditional Chinese: 越王勾踐劍, Simplified Chinese: 越王勾践剑) is an archaeological artifact of the Spring and Autumn Period (771 to 403 BCE) found in 1965 in Hubei, China.
The Sword of Goujian (Traditional Chinese: 越王勾踐劍, Simplified Chinese: 越王勾践剑) is an archaeological artifact of the Spring and Autumn Period (771 to 403 BCE) found in 1965 in Hubei, China.
Sword of Justice
A Sword of Justice, or executioner's sword, was used by trained executioners for carrying out capital punishment in many cultures.
A Sword of Justice, or executioner's sword, was used by trained executioners for carrying out capital punishment in many cultures.
Sword replica
Sword replicas may be produced as a singular reproduction of a specific historical sword, e.g. commissioned by a museum, or they may be produced commercially in series, again either based on a s...
Sword replicas may be produced as a singular reproduction of a specific historical sword, e.g. commissioned by a museum, or they may be produced commercially in series, again either based on a s...
Takoba
Takoba is the sword used across the western Sahel and ethnic groups including the Tuareg, the Hausa, the Fulani and others.
Takoba is the sword used across the western Sahel and ethnic groups including the Tuareg, the Hausa, the Fulani and others.
Tang (weaponry)
A tang or shank is the back portion of a tool where it extends into stock material or is connected to a handle as on a knife, sword, spear, arrowhead, chisel, screwdriver, etc.
A tang or shank is the back portion of a tool where it extends into stock material or is connected to a handle as on a knife, sword, spear, arrowhead, chisel, screwdriver, etc.
Tantojutsu
Tantōjutsu (短刀術) is a Japanese term for a variety of knife fighting systems.
Tantōjutsu (短刀術) is a Japanese term for a variety of knife fighting systems.
Tantō
A tantō is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan.
A tantō is one of the traditionally made Japanese swords that were worn by the samurai class of feudal Japan.
Tekagi-shuko
Tekagi-shuko and neko-te were two of the many kakushi buki deployed by the ninja of Japan.
Tekagi-shuko and neko-te were two of the many kakushi buki deployed by the ninja of Japan.
Terminology used in the classification of swords
The terminology used in the classification of swords is imprecise, and has varied widely over time, with terms such as "great sword", "long sword", "short sword", and "two-handed sword" being us...
The terminology used in the classification of swords is imprecise, and has varied widely over time, with terms such as "great sword", "long sword", "short sword", and "two-handed sword" being us...
Tomahawk (axe)
A tomahawk is a type of axe native to North America, traditionally resembling a hatchet with a straight shaft.
A tomahawk is a type of axe native to North America, traditionally resembling a hatchet with a straight shaft.
Type 30 bayonet
The Type 30 bayonet was designed to be used with the Japanese Type 30 Rifle and later used on the Type 38 Rifle and Type 99 rifle.
The Type 30 bayonet was designed to be used with the Japanese Type 30 Rifle and later used on the Type 38 Rifle and Type 99 rifle.
Types of swords
This is a list of types of swords found through history all around the world.
This is a list of types of swords found through history all around the world.
Urumi
The urumi (ഉറുമി, lit. curling blade) is a long sword made of flexible steel, sharp enough to cut into flesh, but flexible enough to be rolled into a tight coil.
The urumi (ഉറുമി, lit. curling blade) is a long sword made of flexible steel, sharp enough to cut into flesh, but flexible enough to be rolled into a tight coil.
Voulge
A voulge (occasionally called a pole cleaver) is a type of polearm that existed alongside the similar glaive in medieval Europe.
A voulge (occasionally called a pole cleaver) is a type of polearm that existed alongside the similar glaive in medieval Europe.
War scythe
A war scythe is a kind of improvised pole weapon, similar to a fauchard, usually created from standard scythes.
A war scythe is a kind of improvised pole weapon, similar to a fauchard, usually created from standard scythes.
Wasp knife
Wasp Knife is a trade name for a large knife that contains a cylinder of compressed gas in the hilt.
Wasp Knife is a trade name for a large knife that contains a cylinder of compressed gas in the hilt.
Wind and fire wheels
Wind-and-fire wheels are mêlée weapons, wielded as a pair, associated with Chinese martial arts such as baguazhang and taijiquan.
Wind-and-fire wheels are mêlée weapons, wielded as a pair, associated with Chinese martial arts such as baguazhang and taijiquan.
Wodao
The wodao is a Chinese sword from the Ming Dynasty.
The wodao is a Chinese sword from the Ming Dynasty.
Woldo
Wol-Do (lit. "Crescent Moon Sword), is the name for a Korean weapon that closely resembles the Chinese yanyuedao (lit.
Wol-Do (lit. "Crescent Moon Sword), is the name for a Korean weapon that closely resembles the Chinese yanyuedao (lit.
Xiphos
The Xiphos ((το) ξίφος) is a double-edged, single-hand sword used by the ancient Greeks.
The Xiphos ((το) ξίφος) is a double-edged, single-hand sword used by the ancient Greeks.
Yanmaodao
The Yanmaodao is a type of dao used as a standard military weapon during the Ming Dynasty and middle Qing Dynasty (1368–1800).
The Yanmaodao is a type of dao used as a standard military weapon during the Ming Dynasty and middle Qing Dynasty (1368–1800).
Yatagan
The yatagan or yataghan (from Turkish yatağan ) is a type of Ottoman knife or short sabre used from the mid-16th to late 19th centuries.
The yatagan or yataghan (from Turkish yatağan ) is a type of Ottoman knife or short sabre used from the mid-16th to late 19th centuries.