The Pattern 1845 infantry officer’s sword replaced the earlier 1822 pipe-back blade with Henry Wilkinson’s fullered “cut-and-thrust”...
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 Grosse Messer, or “great knife,” was a formidable single‑edged weapon used across late medieval Central Europe....
The Petersen Typology is one of the most widely used systems for classifying Viking Age swords. Introduced...
The Petersen Type H Viking sword is one of the most iconic blade designs of the early...
The colichemarde smallsword is one of the most distinctive duelling weapons of the late 17th and 18th...
The Polish szabla served as a symbol of national identity, a practical battlefield weapon, and a ceremonial...
The paramerion was a distinctive curved sword used during the later centuries of the Byzantine Empire, particularly...
The yatagan was a short sabre widely used in Ottoman-controlled territories between the 16th and 19th centuries....
The swept-hilt rapier is a one-handed thrusting sword that rose to prominence in 16th- and 17th-century Europe....
The Petersen Type S sword is a notable variant of the Viking Age sword, classified in Jan...