The cutlass is one of those weapons that somehow escaped the museum cabinet and wandered straight into...
European Swords
European swords have a long and rich history, spanning thousands of years and evolving significantly over time. These weapons were crafted for various purposes, from combat to ceremonial use, and played crucial roles in shaping European societies. Below is an introduction to the evolution and types of swords commonly found in Europe.
The arming sword sits at the centre of medieval European warfare. It is the weapon most people...
The tuck sword, more widely known as the estoc, sits in a narrow but fascinating corner of...
The greatsword sits at the far end of medieval and Renaissance sword design, a weapon built not...
The Irish ring-pommel sword is one of the most distinctive weapons associated with early medieval Ireland. At...
Bronze Age to Early Iron Age (c. 3300 BCE – 600 BCE) From the late third millennium...
The Schiavona is one of the most distinctive swords of the late Renaissance. With its broad blade,...
The Carolingian sword was the dominant sword of Western and Northern Europe between the eighth and early...
The longsword sits at the centre of late medieval European warfare and martial culture. It is one...
The Naue Type II sword sits at a turning point in European warfare. It is not just...