Sword — For other uses, see Sword (disambiguation) and Swords (disambiguation). Swiss longsword, 15th or 16th century A sword is a bladed weapon (edged weapon) used primarily for cutting or thrusting. The precise definition of the term varies with the… … Wikipedia
Types of swords — This is a list of Types of swords found through history all around the world.word types sorted by geographic originAfrica*Flyssa *Kaskara *Nimcha *Shotel *Takoba *IdaAmericas*Macana *MacuahuitlAsia*Aikuchi (合口, 匕首) *Aruval *Barong *Bolo / Itak… … Wikipedia
Scimitar — This article is about the sword. For other uses, see Scimitar (disambiguation). Saif redirects here. For other uses, see Saif (disambiguation). Scimitar A typical 19th century Saif … Wikipedia
Spatha — Roman era reenactor holding a Deepeeka Late Roman Spatha The spatha was a type of straight sword, measuring between 0.75 and 1 m (30 and 39 in),[dubious – discuss … Wikipedia
Cutlass — This article is about the sword. For other uses, see Cutlass (disambiguation). A 19th century French naval 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… … Wikipedia
Korean sword — For much of Korea s history, swords were created for an individual user; thus, most Korean swords were different and did not follow a set standard model.Korean swords have a long history little known to the world. Stone swords were used in… … Wikipedia
Mameluke sword — Napoleon in Egypt with a 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. It is related to the shamshir … Wikipedia
List of premodern combat weapons — Premodern combat weapons include include both ranged weapons and mêlée weapons weapons which, in general, existed before the invention of the true flintlock gun around 1610, or until the 1700 s for incendiary weaponscite book | title=Weapon: A… … Wikipedia
Espada — Para otros usos de este término, véase Espada (desambiguación). Espada de la Edad del Bronce, aproximadamente 800 a. C … Wikipedia Español