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Lists Of Swords
Lists of swords: * List of historical swords * List of Japanese swords ** List of National Treasures of Japan (crafts: swords) ** List of Wazamono * List of mythological swords * List of fictional swords * List of types of swords * Classification of swords {{DEFAULTSORT:Swords ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Historical Swords
This is a list of notable individual swords, known either from historical record or from surviving Artifact (archaeology), artifacts. Legendary swords These swords do not survive as artifacts or are not and have not been available for public inspection, and their description may be of doubtful historicity. Asian * Kusanagi, Kusanagi-no-tsurugi ("Grass-Cutting Sword", time period disputed), one of the three Imperial Regalia of Japan. Allegedly kept at Atsuta Shrine but is not available for public display. Its existence and origins remain doubtful. * Thuận Thiên (sword), Thuận Thiên ("Heaven's Will"), the sword of the Lê Lợi, List of monarchs of Vietnam, Emperor of Đại Việt from 1428 to 1433. * 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 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Japanese Swords
A is one of several types of traditionally made swords from Japan. Bronze swords were made as early as the Yayoi period (1,000 BC – 300 AD), though most people generally refer to the curved blades made from the Heian period (794–1185) to the present day when speaking of "Japanese swords". There are many types of Japanese swords that differ by size, shape, field of application, and method of manufacture. Some of the more commonly known types of Japanese swords are the ''uchigatana'', ''tachi'', ''ōdachi'', ''wakizashi'', and ''tantō''. Etymology The word ''katana'' was used in ancient Japan and is still used today, whereas the old usage of the word ''nihontō'' is found in the poem the Song of ''Nihontō'', by the Song dynasty poet Ouyang Xiu. The word ''nihontō'' became more common in Japan in the late Tokugawa shogunate. Due to importation of Western swords, the word ''nihontō'' was adopted to distinguish it from the . ''Meibutsu'' (noted swords) is a special designat ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Wazamono
is a Japanese term that, in a literal sense, refers to an instrument that plays as it should; in the context of Japanese swords and sword collecting, ''wazamono'' denotes any sword with a sharp edge that has been tested to cut well, usually by professional sword appraisers via the art of ''tameshigiri'' (test cutting).Glossary Article: Wazamono (業物) Mandarin Mansion.日本刀の業物. Nagoya Japanese Sword Museum Touken World. The term ''wazamono'' has been popularized by two books published during the late Edo period. The first is called , a single-volume author ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Mythological Swords
Mythological objects encompass a variety of items (e.g. weapons, armor, clothing) found in mythology, legend, folklore, tall tale, fable, religion, spirituality, superstition, paranormal, and pseudoscience from across the world. This list is organized according to the category of object. Armor Armor * Armor of Achilles, created by Hephaestus and said to be impenetrable. (Greek mythology) * Armor of Beowulf (hero), Beowulf, a Chain mail, mail shirt made by Wayland the Smith. (Anglo-Saxon mythology) * Armor of Örvar-Oddr, an impenetrable "silken mailcoat". (Norse mythology) * Babr-e Bayan, a suit of armor that Rostam wore in wars described in the Persian Empire, Persian epic ''Shahnameh''. The armor was invulnerable against fire, water and weapons. (Persian mythology) * Golden Coat of Chainmail, part of Fafnir's treasure which Sigurd took after he slew the dragon. (Norse mythology) * Green Knight, Green Armor, protects the wearer from physical injuries. (Arthurian legend) * ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Fictional Swords
This article is a list of fictional swords in literature, film and television. For swords originating in mythology and legend, see list of mythological swords. Swords that originate in epic poems, tales and chronicles that were taken at one time as a "true" accounting of history rather than being composed as works of fiction, such as '' Beowulf'', '' The Tale of the Heike'' and the '' Kojiki'' are not listed here, regardless of whether the swords themselves are believed by contemporary scholars to have existed historically. Akita Yoshinobu: ''Sorcerous Stabber Orphen'' *Baldanders: The sword of Heavenly Beings, used for transforming a Killing Doll into a humanlike body, males into females, and humans into beasts. The name is of German etymology: "bald anders" means "soon to be different". Lloyd Alexander: '' The Chronicles of Prydain'' * Dyrnwyn: Prince Gwydion's sword, made by Govannion the Lame under the command of King Rhydderch Hael. J.M. Barrie: '' Peter Pan'' *Joh ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Types Of Swords
This is a list of types of swords. The term :wikt:sword, sword used here is a narrow definition. This is not a general List of premodern combat weapons and does not include the machete, macuahuitl or similar "sword-like" weapons. African swords Northern African swords * Flyssa (19th century Algeria) * Kaskara (19th century Sudan) * Khopesh (Egyptian) * Mameluke sword (18th to 19th century Egyptian) * Nimcha (15th to 19th century Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia) Eastern African swords * Billao (Somali) * Shotel (Eritrea and Ethiopian) Western African swords * Akrafena (Ghana and Togo) * Ida (sword), Ida (Nigeria and Benin) * Takoba (Mali and Niger) Central African swords * Ikakalaka * Ikul * Mambele * Ngulu (weapon), Ngulu Asian swords Eastern Asian swords China * Dao (Chinese sword), Dao (刀 pinyin dāo) "sabre" ** Baguazhang, Baguadao (八卦道) ** Butterfly sword (蝴蝶雙刀) ** Changdao (sword), Changdao (長刀) ** Dao (Chinese sword), Dadao (大刀) ** Liuyedao (柳 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Classification Of Swords
The English language terminology used in the classification of swords is imprecise and has varied widely over time. There is no historical dictionary for the universal names, classification, or terminology of swords; a sword was simply a single-edged or double-edged knife that grew incrementally longer and more complex with technological advances. Historical terms without a universal consensus of definition (e.g. "arming sword", "broadsword", "long sword", etc.) were used to label weapons of similar appearance but of different historical periods, regional cultures, and fabrication technology. These terms were often described in relation to other unrelated weapons, without regard to their intended use and fighting style. In modern history, many of these terms have been given specific, often arbitrary meanings that are unrelated to any of their historical meanings. Terminology Some of these terms originate contemporaneously with the weapons which they describe. Others are modern ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
