Types of swords

This is a list of types of swords.

The term used here is a narrow definition. This is not a general list of bladed weapons and does not include the machete or similar "sword-like" weapons.

Swords and knives found in Southeast Asia are influenced by Indian, Far Eastern (Chinese) as well as Near Eastern (Muslim) and European (Spanish) forms.

All of the Islamic world during the 16th to 18th century, including the Ottoman Empire and Persia were influenced by the saif or "scimitar" type of single-edged curved sword. Via the Mameluke sword this also gave rise to the European cavalry sabre.

Terms for the "scimitar" curved sword:

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