Types of swords

The term sword used here is a narrow definition. This is not a general List of premodern combat weapons and does not include the machete or similar "sword-like" weapons.

Further information: Classification of swords and List of premodern combat weapons § Swords
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This is a list of types of swords.

African swords

North African swords

East African swords

West African swords
  • Akrafena (Akan, specifically big with the Ashante (i,ee))
  • Ida (Yoruban)

Central African swords

Asian swords

East Asian swords
China
Main article: Chinese sword
Japan
Main article: Japanese sword
Korea
Main article: Korean sword
  • Hwandudaedo (환두대도; 环首大刀)
  • Saingeom (사인검)

Southeast Asian swords

Swords and knives found in Southeast Asia are influenced by Indian, Chinese as well as Middle Eastern and European forms.

Indonesia


Myanmar
Philippines
Thailand

South Asian Swords
Bhutan
  • Patang

INDIA

Shri Lanka

West and Central Asian swords

All of the Islamic world during the 16th to 18th century, including the Ottoman Empire and Persia were influenced by the "scimitar" type of single-edged curved sword. Via the Mameluke sword this also gave rise to the European cavalry sabre.

Terms for the "scimitar" curved sword:

European swords

Ancient history

Post-classical history
Main article: Oakeshott typology

Modern history

North American swords

See also

References
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