Types of swords

This is a list of types of swords.

Further information: Classification of swords and List of premodern combat weapons § Swords
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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.

African swords

North African swords

East African swords

West African swords

Central African swords

Asian swords

China
Main article: Chinese sword

Japan
Main article: Japanese sword

Korea
Main article: Korean sword

Southeast Asian swords

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

Indonesia

Myanmar

Philippines

Thailand

Bhutan

Bladed Weapons of Indian subcontinent

Sri 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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