List of historical swords

Legendary swords

Asian

• Sirohi sword is a traditional Indian blade known for its curved design, sharp edge, and craftsmanship originating from Sirohi, Rajasthan. Historically revered by Rajput warriors, it symbolizes valor, heritage, and martial skill.Zulfiqar, Contrary to popular belief, this sword does not have a scissor-like tip, but a sword that has a backbone behind its blade belonging to Ali, the first Imam from 632 to 661. The sword's location is unknown, but Twelver Muslims regard it as a hereditary cynosure along with other messianic artifacts, including the staff of Moses, the ring of Suleiman, etc., that will identify the twelfth Imam. The prefix "zul" is a possessive pronoun and "fiqar" means spinal cord.

European

Norse

• Grásiða, sword in Gísla saga SursonnarKvernbítr, sword of Haakon I of Norway and his follower, Thoralf Skolinson the Strong, said to be sharp enough to cut through quernstones.Leggbítr or Leggbít, a gaddhjalt sword of the Magnus Barefoot, viking and King of Norway from 1093 to 1103.
• Mæringr - sword of Björn in ''Bjarnar saga Hítdœlakappa''

Slavic

Artifacts

Asian

• The Sword of Goujian, personal sword of Goujian, King of Yue. Displayed at the Hubei Provincial Museum.

• The "List of National Treasures of [Japan (crafts: swords)|National Treasures]" of Japan includes a list of swords of "especially high historical or artistic value".
• The Important Cultural Property of Japan, established in 1950, also includes items, including swords, "judged to be of particular importance to the Japanese people".
• * The Important Works of Fine Arts of Japan, established in 1933, include arts and crafts of significant historical or artistic value, and thus include a great number of swords. The list was abolished in 1950 for the new legislation of Important Cultural Property.Shichishitō, which Wa received from Baekje. Kept at the Isonokami Shrine.Kogarasu Maru, a unique Japanese tachi sword believed to have been created by legendary Japanese smith Amakuni. In private collection of the Imperial House of Japan.Hotarumaru, a "national treasure" of Japan, was an ōdachi kept at the Aso Shrine. Lost after World War II.Honjo Masamune, a "national treasure" of Japan, was crafted by legendary sword-maker Masamune and eventually passed down the Tokugawa shogunate. Lost after World War II.Myōhō Muramasa, supposedly crafted by Muramasa and passed down the Nabeshima clan. In private collection.Kotetsu, the personal sword of Shinsengumi leader Kondō Isami, supposedly crafted by Nagasone Kotetsu. However, the sword was thought to be a fake crafted by. Kotetsu can also refer to several different swords crafted by Nagasone Kotetsu.Sugari no Ontachi, sacred treasure of the Ise Grand Shrine. According to tradition, treasures of the Shrine, along with the Shrine itself, is rebuilt every 20 years. Old copies of the sword were originally buried or burnt, but in modern times they are preserved.
• The Tenka-Goken, a group of five famous Japanese swords:
• * Dōjigiri, a "national treasure" of Japan, displayed at the Tokyo National Museum.
• * ', a "national treasure" of Japan, displayed at the Tokyo National Museum.
• * Ōtenta, a "national treasure" of Japan, in private collection of the Maeda Ikutokukai.
• * ', an Important Cultural Property of Japan, owned by, Amagasaki.
• * , in private collection of the Imperial House of Japan.

• The Phra Saeng Khan Chaiyasi, part of the royal regalia of the King of Thailand. Believed to be an ancient sword from the Khmer Empire, discovered in Thailand during the reign of King Rama I.

• The Nine Swords of Muhammad, alleged to belong to Muhammad, the prophet and founder of Islam.
• *Al-’Adb, given to Muhammad by Saʽd ibn ʽUbadah before the Battle of Badr, and was also used in the Battle of Uhud. Is currently stored at Al-Hussein Mosque in Cairo, Egypt.
• *Al-Ma’thur or Ma’thur al-Fijar, the first sword owned by Muhammad, which he inherited from his father Abdullah ibn Abd al-Muttalib. The sword bears Abdullah's name inscribed on the handle. It was given to ʿAlī ibn Abī Ṭālib, and is currently stored in Topkapi Museum in Istanbul.
• *Ar-Rasub
• *Al-Battar
• *Hatf
• *Qal’i
• *Dhu al-Faqar
• *Al-Mikhdham
• *'''Al-Qadib'''

European

• The Manx Sword of State, a ceremonial sword used by the parliament of the Isle of Man at the annual Tynwald ceremony. Originally attributed to Olaf the Black. Displayed at the Manx Museum.
• The Scottish Sword of State, part of the Honours of Scotland displayed at the Crown Room of Edinburgh Castle.
• The Sword of Spiritual Justice, probably supplied for the coronation of Charles I in 1626. Displayed at the Jewel House, Tower of London.
• The Sword of Temporal Justice, probably supplied for the coronation of Charles I in 1626. Displayed at the Jewel House, Tower of London.
• The Sword of Mercy, part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom, a reproduction of the original, which is now lost. Displayed at the Jewel House, Tower of London.
• The Irish Sword of State, a ceremonial sword of the Kingdom of Ireland. An earlier Irish sword of state was lost after 1581. Displayed at the Jewel House, Tower of London.
• The Sword of State, part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom displayed at the Jewel House, Tower of London.
• The Sword of Offering, part of the Crown Jewels of the United Kingdom displayed at the Jewel House, Tower of London.
• The Wallace Sword, a large sword alleged to have been used by Scottish patriot and knight William Wallace. Displayed at the Wallace Monument.
• The Prince of Wales's Investiture Sword, designed for the investiture of Prince Edward, and also used for the investiture of Prince Charles in 1969. Part of the Honours of the Principality of Wales and held by the Royal Collection. An earlier investiture sword from Tudor times was used before 1911.Guy of Warwick's sword, reputedly belonged to the legendary Guy of Warwick who is said to have lived in the 10th century. Displayed at Warwick Castle.

• The Dutch ', manufactured during the reign of William II.

• The Swedish ' and the "", personal swords of Gustav I of Sweden. Part of the Regalia of Sweden displayed at the Stockholm Palace.The Crown Prince's Sword, presented to the Treasury in 1810 by King Charles XIII of Sweden to be used as a crown prince's sword. Part of the Regalia of Sweden displayed at the Stockholm Palace.King Gustav III's King's Sword, commissioned by King Gustav III of Sweden for his coronation. Part of the Regalia of Sweden displayed at the Stockholm Palace.Christian III's sword of state, part of the Danish Crown Regalia displayed at the Rosenborg Castle.
• The Danish Kroningskården, part of the Danish Crown Regalia displayed at the Rosenborg Castle.
• The Norwegian Rikssverdet, part of the Regalia of Norway. Personal sword of Jean Bernadotte who was later crowned as Charles XIV John of Sweden. Displayed at the Archbishop's Palace, Trondheim. An earlier sword of state was lost after 1537.

• The Sword of Saints Cosmas and Damian, thought to have been a gift by Otto III, Holy Roman Emperor to the Essen Abbey. Displayed at the Essen Cathedral Treasury.
• The Sabre of Charlemagne, an early sabre of Hungarian type falsely reputed to have belonged to the ruler Charlemagne. Displayed at the Imperial Treasury, Vienna.
• The Sword of Saint Wenceslas, a ceremonial sword used in the Kingdom of Bohemia during coronation ceremonies in Prague. Displayed as part of the Treasury of St. Vitus Cathedral at the Prague Castle.
• The Reichsschwert of the Holy Roman Empire, part of the Imperial Regalia displayed at the Imperial Treasury, Vienna.Szczerbiec, the coronation sword of the kings of Poland. Displayed at the Wawel Castle.
• The Sword of Scanderbeg, alleged to be the sword of Albanian nobleman Skanderbeg, displayed at the Kunsthistorisches Museum.
• The Grunwald swords, once part of the Polish Crown Jewels, lost in 1853.
• The ', sword of King Sigismund I the Old. Displayed at the Wawel Castle.
• The ', sword of King Stanisław II Augustus. Displayed at the Royal Castle, Warsaw.
• The ', supposedly an executioner's sword used to behead Hans Hermann von Katte. There are two swords purporting to be the genuine sword:
• * The execution sword of Katte, kept at the until 2014, when the sword was returned to the von Katte family.
• * The executioner's sword with scabbard, kept by the.

• The hunting sword of Michael I, part of the regalia of the Russian tsars on display at the Moscow Kremlin Museums.
• The Sabre of Michael I, part of the regalia of the Russian tsars on display at the Moscow Kremlin Museums.
• The Koncerz of Alexis I, part of the regalia of the Russian tsars on display at the Moscow Kremlin Museums.
• The ', made during the reign of Peter the Great. Displayed at the Moscow Kremlin Museums.
• The Sword of Stalingrad, a ceremonial longsword presented by command of King George VI of the United Kingdom to Marshall Joseph Stalin in 1943 as a token of homage from the British people to the Soviet defenders of the city during the Battle of Stalingrad.

North American

• The Sword of State of South Carolina, symbol of the South Carolina Senate, presented to South Carolina by the Earl of Halifax.
• * The original Sword of State of South Carolina was used from 1704 to 1941, when it was stolen.
• * A replacement Sword of State of South Carolina was used between 1941 and 1951. It was a cavalry sword from the Charleston Museum and was used in the War of 1812 and the American Civil War.

South American

• The Curved Saber of San Martín, the sword of General Don José de San Martín, one of the great libertadores of South America. Displayed at the National Historical Museum, Argentina.
• The Sword of Simón Bolívar, originally kept at Quinta de Bolívar in Colombia until its theft in 1974 by the guerrilla group M-19. The sword was returned in 1991, but its authenticity afterwards has been called into question. It has been kept in a vault in the Bank of the Republic in Bogotá after its return. In 2011, the guerrilla group FARC claimed to be in possession of the real sword, although this was denied by the Colombian government.