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Sword Types Index

Types of European Swords

Discover our extensive and evolving index of European swords, sortable by period, region, type, use, and popularity. As one of the largest online collections, it features detailed information and is continually updated with new research. While comprehensive, some swords may not yet be included or fully researched.
UPDATED ON 08.08.2024
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Legendary & Mythological (40)
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Region
Europe (143)
Germany (65)
France (69)
Italy (14)
England (45)
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Period
Ancient Era (14)4th century BCE - 2nd century CE
Iron Age (13)8th - 4th century BCE
Late Bronze Age (21)16th - 8th century BCE
Early Bronze Age (6)33rd - 16th century BCE
Modern (180)19th - 20th Century CE
Early Modern (55)17th - 19th century CE
Renaissance (40)15th - 17th century CE
Late Medieval (36)13rd - 15th century CE
Early Medieval (25)5th - 10th century CE
Medieval (32)10th - 13rd century CE
Late Ancient (7)2nd - 5th century CE
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Uses
Ceremonial / Symbol of Status (298)
Ritual (34)
Thrusting (177)
Slashing (212)
Warfare (213)
Daily Utility Tasks (33)
Martial Arts / Fencing / Dueling (69)
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Length
Large (84)38” to 51” (96cm to 130cm)
Medium (224)25" to 37" (61cm to 95cm)
Small (97)Up to 24" (60 cm)
Extra Large (8)Over 51” (130cm)
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Double-edged (160)
Single-edged (173)
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One-Handed (312)
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Blade Shape
Straight (207)
Curved (116)
Others (5)
Sickle-like (5)
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334 SWORDS
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Name
Image
Region
Popularity
Bastard Sword
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
Zweihander
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
Broadsword
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
Cutlass
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
Gladius
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
Carolingian / Viking Sword
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
Longsword
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
Claymore
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
Rapier
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
European Saber
EuropeEurope
Most Popular
Xiphos
EuropeEurope
Very Popular
Falcata
EuropeEurope
Very Popular
Spatha
EuropeEurope
Very Popular
Arming / Knightly Sword
EuropeEurope
Very Popular
Crusader Sword
EuropeEurope
Very Popular
Hand-and-a-Half Sword
EuropeEurope
Very Popular
Falchion
EuropeEurope
Very Popular
Side Sword
EuropeEurope
Very Popular
Excalibur
EuropeEurope
Very Popular
Celtic Swords
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Kopis & Makhaira
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Seax
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Ulfberht Swords
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Templar Sword
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Messer
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Backsword
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Stiletto
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Katzbalger
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Szabla
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Hanger Sword
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Karabela
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Schiavona
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Cinquedea
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Flamberge
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Main-Gauche
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Cane Sword
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Smallsword
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Shashka
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Fencing Foil
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Fencing Epee
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Fencing Saber
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Federschwert
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Sinclair Saber
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Rondel
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Wallace Sword
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Cortain
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Curtana
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Bilhook Machete
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
Munich Town Guard Sword
EuropeEurope
GermanyGermany
Commonly Recognized
Antenna Swords
EuropeEurope
Commonly Recognized
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