Ancient Blades & Swords

The gladius was a short, double-edged sword commonly associated with Roman infantry.

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The khanda is a straight, double-edged sword with deep roots in the Indian subcontinent and Sikh martial tradition.

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The katana is a curved, single-edged sword strongly associated with the samurai of feudal Japan.

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Ulfberht swords were high-quality medieval blades found across Europe, with their name appearing on numerous surviving examples.

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The shamshir has a distinctive curved blade designed primarily for powerful slashing attacks.

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The term claymore is associated with large Scottish swords, including two-handed forms used during the medieval and early modern periods.

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The jian is a straight, double-edged Chinese sword with a history stretching back more than two thousand years.

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From straight Roman swords to curved Asian blades, these weapons reflect the technology and martial traditions of their societies.

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