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    Sword Types Index

    Types of Japanese Swords

    Discover our extensive index of Japanese swords, sortable by period, type, and use. Continuously updated with detailed information and new research, our collection includes entries on katana, wakizashi, tanto, and more, reflecting the rich history and craftsmanship of these iconic weapons.
    UPDATED ON 08.08.2024
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    Military Swords (61)
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    Japan (91)
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    Period
    Modern (66)19th - 20th Century CE
    Ancient Era (4)4th century BCE - 2nd century CE
    Late Medieval (15)13rd - 15th century CE
    Renaissance (15)15th - 17th century CE
    Medieval (6)10th - 13rd century CE
    Early Medieval (4)5th - 10th century CE
    Late Ancient (2)2nd - 5th century CE
    Early Modern (11)17th - 19th century CE
    Iron Age (2)8th - 4th century BCE
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    Uses
    Ceremonial / Symbol of Status (73)
    Slashing (34)
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    Martial Arts / Fencing / Dueling (21)
    Daily Utility Tasks (2)
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    Small (26)Up to 24" (60 cm)
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    Single-edged (81)
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    91 SWORDS
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    Name
    Image
    Region
    Popularity
    Tanto
    JapanJapan
    Most Popular
    Wakizashi
    JapanJapan
    Most Popular
    Katana
    JapanJapan
    Most Popular
    Ninjato
    JapanJapan
    Most Popular
    Chokuto
    JapanJapan
    Very Popular
    Tachi
    JapanJapan
    Very Popular
    Nodachi / Odachi
    JapanJapan
    Very Popular
    Gunto
    JapanJapan
    Very Popular
    Uchigatana
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Kodachi
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Nagamaki
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Naginata
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Daisho
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Iaito
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    KoKatana
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    OKatana
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Muramasa Cursed Sword
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Honjo Masamune Sword
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Sai Sword
    China
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Army Commissioned Officers Shin-Gunto Type 98
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Type 30 Bayonet
    JapanJapan
    Commonly Recognized
    Tsurugi
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Kogarasu-Maru
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shikomizue
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shinai
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Bokken
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shirasaya
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Kusanagi-No-Tsurugi
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Naval Officer’s Dirk Dagger Pattern 1883
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    NCO Gunto 32 Type “Ko” 1889 Sword
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Naval Prison and Shore Patrol Model 1889 Sword
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    World War II Kamikaze Dagger/Dirk
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    World War II Officer’s Dirks/Daggers
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Gendaito Swords
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Koa-Issin-To / Mantetsu-To Swords
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Kyu-Gunto Swords
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shin-Gunto Swords
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Kai-Gunto Type 97 Swords
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Army NCO Shin-Gunto Type 95
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Army Commissioned Officers Shin-Gunto Type 94
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – Early Models
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shin-Gunto Type 95 – NCO Swords First Model
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – Later Models
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – The Revived Gunto Type
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – Middle Wood Scabbard Model
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – Koaissinto (Manchuria) Model
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shin-Gunto Type 95 – NCO Swords Late Model
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Army Commissioned Officers Shin-Gunto Type 3
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Kyu-Gunto Swords Type 19
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Shin-Gunto Type 3 – Standard Model
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
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