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Types of swords

This is a list of Sword types found through history all around the world.

Sword types

China

Dao (刀 pinyin dao1)
Jian (劍 pinyin jian4)

Europe

Bastard-sword
Claybeg[?]
Claymore
Cutlass
Espada Ropera
Estoc
Falchion
Flamberge[?]
Gladius
Greatsword
Long-sword
Rapier
Sabre
Scramasax
Smallsword
Spadone[?]
Spatha
Zweihänder

Japan

Katana
Tachi
Wakizashi

Middle East

Scimitar
Katar

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