The Best Sword-my list of top 10 sword of all times. The swords i love the most.
It is really difficult to say what sword is the best. Here is my sword top list.
Top 10 Swords
Roman Gladius
Short and fast weapon of Roman legions. Gladius was double edged sword used mostly for stabbing.
Roman Gladius
Persian Shamshir
Fast weapon usually used by cavalry. Predecessor of european sabre. Scimitar, Arabic saif, Indian talwar, Persian shamshir, and Turkish kilij and yatagan or Mameluke (Mamluk) sword.
Persian Shamshir
Chinese Han sword
Chinese, cavalry 2 handed sword used during rule of Han Dynasty (206 BC – 220 AD).
Chinese Han Sword
Viking sword
Early medieval European sword used by rich viking leaders. Deadly weapon in hand of skilled warriors from Scandinavia.
Viking Sword
Claymore sword
2 handed medieval great sword. Huge and deadly sword developed in Scotland.
Claymore sword
Medieval Long Sword
Typical sword of medieval knights. Simple and effective weapon.
Long Sword
Katana
Fast and legendary sword of Japanese samurais. One of the most beautiful sword ever made.
Katana
Ninja sword
Ninjato – straight Japanese sword of Ninja fighters.
Ninja sword-Ninjato
Rapier
Very fast and thin sword masively used between 16th-18th century. Very elegant sword, sword of duels.
Rapier sword
Sabre
Curved blade used by cavalry and other troops till 20th century. Legendary sword of Polish Hussars.
Sabre (Saber)
Swords and Armor 
Katana is best. This is the most elegant and a very fast weapon. If i can pick one from the list above…it will be katana.
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Lightsaber is still the best sword in galaxy. Ok, samurai katana is the best listed sword.
I like greek sword, spartan sword looks like a fantasy weapon.
My sword toplist:
1. Rapier
2. Sabre
3. Katana
Scimitar is beautiful sword.
Japanese swords are the best – katana and wakizashi.
I like the medieval long sword., why because it is a typical sword of medieval knights. Simple and effective weapon. who agree with me?
I can agree. The sword is simple but proven in numerous battles across the Europe and in Holy Land.
Yeah,., i like medieval swords… the best ever… so simple but its really proven..
The pen is mightier than the sword but i vote for katana:) anyone interested in a test?
I like katana or a good mace.
Claymore is the right sword for the real warrior 🙂
Red sword of Sith lord.
I am looking for a tri-bladed epee or rapier. In addition, a walking cane sword, with a shepard crook handle for a man 6’2″ 275 pounds, that can actually be used as a cane and if ever need be a weapon of self defence.
choosing a sword is like choosing a martial arts it’s a question of culture and the one that’s fits to you personally it’s a matter of feeling.
Sitting on a horse i will choose the Shamshir, but standing up for a one to one a would prefer a Katana if the battle field is full with many opponents i would take 2 Wakizashi with minimum 15″ blade!
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well looks like u guys have not heard of urumi its an Indian sword,Used in the martial arts called kalari.Its in a flexible sword which is like a whip, usually wound around the waist like a belt.A seasoned kalari warrior can use the urumi to kill up to 9 or more people at ones. But it an amature tries to use it he WILL SURELY END UP DEAD.
i would the choose viking sword because vikings are frigin awesome!
the katana is so hyped
from this list i pick the longsword, one of the most versatile and deadly swords ever invented.
beats the katana any day, and for those that dont agree heres the proof (its on german but anyone can get the idea…)
-watch 5:32-
I like the Chinese Jian the most. The traditional forging technique includes folding and differential hardening of the steel. It is well balanced, so a fast, flexible fighting style is possible.
All swords were very effective at the jobs they were designed to do. Some were designed to be used against unarmoured opponents, others against very heavily armoured opponents and others in between.
While i do agree that the katana is a very beautiful sword I also believe it is a very over rated sword. Personaly I prefer a European long sword.
I have had extensive experience using both sword types in cutting tests and combat situations and have determined that the long sword is definately the more versatile of the two.
It is a myth that the katana is the sharpest, lightest and strongest sword ever. Long swords are just as sharp, just as strong, often lighter, much more flexible, longer and have two sharp edges.
Folding the metal of a sword blade was a way of working the impurities out of iron and adding carbon to make steel, not simply because it makes a better sword. Europeans stopped doing it because they had access to higher quality raw materials, something resource poor Japan always had to contend with.
Hollywood has a lot to answer for as far as putting the Katana on a pedestal.
i think katana is good against unarmoured person but not so effective if used against knights because they wear steel armor.
for single combat I would take the long sword or Claymore.
The Gladius is a nice weapon for close quarters in a tight formation but is intended to be used with a shield.
Nice choices, my top choice would definitely be the katana though. I have been doing research on the Bushido and the samurai’s and is now one of my favorites. The history of the samurai is fascinating. Thank you and nice article.
“The best fighter is never angry.”
― Lao Tzu
All those swords are sweet. My personal pick would be the katana as it has been a favorite of mine since I was a youngster. In the right hands any of those blades would be lethal.