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Best Medieval Sword Types and Their History
European Swords
Best Medieval Sword Types and Their History

Medieval knights’ swords include the arming sword, crusader sword, longsword, and falchion. Learn the history of medieval swords and where to buy them.

Japanese Swords 101: A Guide for Both Novices and Enthusiasts
Asian & Oriental Swords
Japanese Swords 101: A Guide for Both Novices and Enthusiasts

Japanese swords come in many different shapes and sizes and are crafted using traditional materials and established techniques.

Swords of the World: A List of 181 Types from Every Corner of the Globe
Real Swords
Swords of the World: A List of 181 Types from Every Corner of the Globe

Discover all the different types of swords from all over the world. Find out where and when they came from, how they're used, and what makes them unique.

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African Swords
The African Mambele Sword and Its Fearsome Sickle Blade

Discover the African Mambele, also known as Mambeli, and its terrifying sickle-shaped blade. Explore its unique characteristics, various uses, and history.

The African Mambele Sword and Its Fearsome Sickle Blade
Arabic & Middle Eastern Swords
Khanjar: Its Craftsmanship and Significance

Khanjar is a traditional dagger widespread in the Arabian Peninsula. Learn more about its characteristics, craftsmanship, and historical significance.

Khanjar: Its Craftsmanship and Significance
Arabic & Middle Eastern Swords
Jambiya: The Traditional Yemeni Dagger

The jambiya dagger continues to be used in Yemen, though it differs from region to region. Learn more about its types, characteristics, and significance.

Jambiya: The Traditional Yemeni Dagger
African Swords
Manding Sword: The African Python-Like Blade

Discover the beautiful African Manding Sword with a crocodile or python-looking scabbard. Explore its uses, characteristics, and origins.

Manding Sword: The African Python-Like Blade
African Swords
Shotel Sword: The Ethiopian Winner of Women’s Hearts 

Discover the Ethiopian sickle-bladed Shotel sword. Explore its unique traits, versatile uses, history, and battle effectiveness.

Shotel Sword: The Ethiopian Winner of Women’s Hearts 
Chinese Swords
Chinese Wushu Swords: Eight Dancing Blades of Modern Kung Fu

Discover the swords used in Chinese Kung Fu and Wushu. Explore their uses and traits and how their applications captivate global audiences.

Chinese Wushu Swords: Eight Dancing Blades of Modern Kung Fu
Real Swords
World War 2 Swords: Close-Quarter Combat and Ceremonial Uses

Offering an overview of swords during WWII, we explore how Eastern and Western militaries used blades in ceremony and on the battlefield.

World War 2 Swords: Close-Quarter Combat and Ceremonial Uses
Asian & Oriental Swords
Kasthane: The National Sword of Sri Lanka

The kasthane, also spelled kastane, is the characteristic sword of Sri Lanka. Learn its history, unique characteristics, and terminologies collectors use.

Kasthane: The National Sword of Sri Lanka
Japanese Swords
Habaki: Construction and Design of the Blade Collar

The habaki is a metal fitting that secures the blade in a scabbard. Learn more about its construction and design and why it is essential for Japanese blades.

Habaki: Construction and Design of the Blade Collar
Chinese Swords
World Jianshu League: The Modern Jian Fencing Sword Sport

Discover the modern Jian sword sport based on ancient Chinese dueling and fighting manuals. Explore the Jian sword, its rules, basics, and history.

World Jianshu League: The Modern Jian Fencing Sword Sport
African Swords
Takouba Sword: The African Sub-Saharan Knightly Blade

Discover the African Takouba Sword in all its glory. Explore its unique characteristics, versatile uses, history, legends, and origins.

Takouba Sword: The African Sub-Saharan Knightly Blade
Swordmanship & Training
7 Popular Modern Sword Sports That Keep the Sword Tradition Alive

Discover the most popular modern sword sports that have historically edged blades as their core. Explore each of their ground rules and historical basis.

7 Popular Modern Sword Sports That Keep the Sword Tradition Alive
Parts & Accessories
Sword Blade: Parts, Characteristics, and Function

The blade is what makes a sword a weapon. Learn the characteristics of a sword blade, its various parts, and how they affect the sword's performance.

Sword Blade: Parts, Characteristics, and Function
Real Swords
Ceremonial Swords: Their Luxurious Designs and Functions

Ceremonial swords are notable for their luxurious mounts and craftsmanship. Learn more about their different types, characteristics, and functions.

Ceremonial Swords: Their Luxurious Designs and Functions
European Swords
The Conquistador Swords that Conquered the Americas

Explore the swords that conquistadors used as they overcame the indigenous tribes they encountered in the Americas.

The Conquistador Swords that Conquered the Americas
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