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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)
    Dagger (2)
    Sword (22)
    Greatsword (1)
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    Legendary & Mythological (3)
    Polearm Sword (1)
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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)
    Thrusting (27)
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    Martial Arts / Fencing / Dueling (21)
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    Length
    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
    Kyu-Gunto Swords Type 25
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Type 30 Bayonet – Early Model
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Type 30 Bayonet – Late Model
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Type 30 Bayonet – Middle Model
    JapanJapan
    Occasionally Mentioned
    Warabiteto
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Jokoto Tachi
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Keiba Tachi
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Aiki-Ken
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Naval Senior Petty Officers Dagger Pattern 1883
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Forrester’s Dirk Pattern 1883/1903
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    National Railway Official’s Dirk
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    NCO Gunto 32 Type “Otsu” 32 1889 Sword
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Court Civil and Diplomatic Sword Model 1883
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Chosen (Korean) Dagger
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Colonial Chosen (Korean) Sword
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Police Bureau Swords
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Police Force Superintendents Sword
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Showato Swords
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Murata-To Swords
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Mikasa-To Swords
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Shinbu-To / Kinken-To Swords
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Gunsui-To Swords
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Sunobe-to Swords
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Anti Rust Gunto Swords
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – Army or Civilian Employee Swords
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – Nagamitsu Models
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – Field Battle Leather Cover
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – Ikkansai Kunimori Models
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Shin-Gunto Type 98 – Yasakuni-To Models
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Shin-Gunto Type 95 – NCO Swords Early Model
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Shin-Gunto Type 95 – NCO Swords Middle Model
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Shin-Gunto Type 3 – Late Model
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Kyu-Gunto Navy Sword Model 1883
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Taiwan Occupation Kyu-Gunto Sword
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Artillery “Ko: Swords – Early Model
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Artillery “Otsu” Swords – Late Model
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Type 2 Bayonet
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Murata Type 13 Bayonet
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Murata Type 18 Bayonet
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Murata Type 22 Bayonet
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
    Yayoi Short Swords/Daggers
    JapanJapan
    Rarely Discussed
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