Types of swords
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.
This is a list of types of swords.
African swords
North African/ Arabian swords
East African swords
West African swords
- Ida (Yoruban)
- Eben (Benin – Yoruba name: Bini, Local name: UBinu)
- Ada (Benin – Yoruba name: Bini, Local name: UBinu)
- Akrafena (Akan, specifically big with the Ashante (i,ee))
- Nsuaefena (Akan, specifically big with the Ashante (i,ee))
- Afenatene (Akan, specifically big with the Ashante (i,ee))
- Afenanta (Akan, specifically big with the Ashante (i,ee))
- Mpomponsuo (Akan, specifically big with the Ashante (i,ee))
- Bosomfena (Akan, specifically big with the Ashante (i,ee))
Central African swords
- Ndombe (Ngulu?)
- Mambele (Northern Congo Region?)
- Ilwoon (Congo Region)
Southern African swords
- Bakatwa (Shona People)
Asian swords
East Asian swords
- China
- Jian (劍 pinyin jiàn)
- Baguajian (八卦劍)
- Shuangshou jian (雙手劍)
- Dao (刀 pinyin dāo) "sabre"
- Hook sword (鉤)
- Japan
- Korea
- Hwandudaedo (환두대도; 环首大刀)
- Saingeom (사인검)
- Jedokgum (제독검)
- Ssangeom (쌍도; 双刀; 쌍검: 双剣)
Southeast Asian swords
Swords and knives found in Southeast Asia are influenced by Indian, Chinese as well as Middle Eastern and European forms.
- Indonesia & Malaysia
- Alamang
- Amanremu
- Badik
- Balato (sword)
- Belati
- Blakas
- Celurit
- Dohong
- Golok
- Gari (sword)
- Langgai Tinggang
- Luwuk (sword)
- Kabeala
- Kalawai
- Karambit
- Keris
- Klewang
- Kujang
- Mandau
- Niabor
- Pedang Bara Sangihe
- Pedang Jenawi
- Palitai
- Pandat
- Parang
- Pasatimpo
- Rencong
- Si Euli
- Sikin Panjang
- Sewar
- Sumpit / Sumpitan
- Sundu (knife)
- Terapang
- Trisula
- Tulup
- Wamilo
- Myanmar
- Philippines
- Balasiong
- Balisword
- Bangkung
- Banyal
- Barong
- Batangas
- Bicuco
- Binagong
- Bolo
- Dahong Palay
- Gayang
- Ginunting
- Gulok
- Kalis
- Kampilan
- Lahot
- Laring
- Panabas
- Pinuti
- Pirah
- Sundang
- Susuwat
- Utak
- Wasay
- Thailand
- Krabi
South Asian Swords
- Bhutan
- India
- Bangladesh
- Sri Lanka
West and Central Asian swords
- Iron Age sword
- Acinaces (Persian short sword)
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
- Viking sword (early medieval spatha)
- Seax
- Paramerion (Eastern Roman Byzantine sword)
- Khmali (Early medieval Georgian sword)
- Arming sword (high medieval knightly sword)
- Longsword (late medieval)
- Estoc (thrust-oriented)
- Two-handed claymore (late medieval Scottish)
- Curtana (a medieval term for a ceremonial sword)
Modern history
- Early modern fencing
- Modern fencing (sport equipment)
North American swords
- U.S. regulation swords (sabres, and in some instances fascine knives shaped like short swords)
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