The hilted seax was a short-bladed weapon widely used across northern Europe from the Migration Period through...
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 Frankish spatha was a type of straight, double-edged sword that evolved from Roman cavalry weapons and...
Walter Allen was an English swordsmith active during the mid to late 17th century, best known for...
The sica was a short, curved sword primarily associated with the Thracians, Dacians, and later Roman gladiators....
The Oakeshott typology is the most widely accepted classification system for medieval European swords, particularly those from...
The Gladius Hispaniensis was the earliest and arguably the most influential version of the Roman short sword....
The French AN IX Light Cavalry Sabre was standardised in 1801 (Year IX of the French Revolutionary...
The Walloon sword, also known as the “Hounskull-hilt” or “Dutch broadsword,” emerged in the 17th century as...
The Crusader sword, often referred to as the knightly sword or arming sword, was a defining weapon...
The British Pattern 1821 Heavy Cavalry Sword was introduced during a transitional period in British military history,...