The paramerion was a distinctive curved sword used during the later centuries of the Byzantine Empire, particularly...
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 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...
The Dutch colonial hanger sword, also known as a “klewang” in some contexts, was a short, single-edged...
The Mainz type gladius is one of the most iconic weapons of the Roman Republic and early...
The Sardinian leppa is a traditional blade from the Italian island of Sardinia, historically used both as...
The Spanish Cavalry Sword Model 1840 was a standard-issue sabre adopted by Spain for mounted troops in...
The Scramasax, sometimes shortened to sax or seax, was a single-edged knife or short sword widely used...
The Pompeii-type gladius represents the final and most refined evolution of the Roman short sword. Named after...