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Types of Swords THERE ARE MANY TYPES OF SWORDS. BELOW ARE SHORT SUMMARIES OF THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SWORDS.
1.) BASTARD SWORD The Bastard sword, or longsword, also known as long sword or long-sword, is a type of European sword characterized by a cruciform hilt with a two handed with a straight double-edged blade.
2.) CANE SWORD A cane sword or swordstick or is a cane containing a hidden blade. The term is typically used to describe European weapons from around the 18th century, but similar devices have been used throughout history, notably the Roman Dolon, the Japanese Shikomizue and the Indian Gupti.
3.) CLAYMORE SWORD The claymore sword is a Scottish or Gaelic sword popular from the 15th- 17th centuries. There are two variants of the sword. The first is a twohanded sword with an optional basket grip (also known as a basket hilt).
4.) CUTLASS SWORD The cutlass sword (also known as the pirate sword) is a short, broad sabre or slashing sword, with a straight or slightly curved blade sharpened on the cutting edge, and a hilt often featuring a solid cupped or basket-shaped guard.
5.) GLADIUS SWORD Gladius swords were used to describe the primary sword of Ancient Roman foot soldiers. Gladius is Latin for sword. Early ancient Roman swords were similar to those of the Greeks.
6.) HALADIE SWORD The haladie is a double-edged dagger originating from ancient Syria and India. It consists of two curved blades attached to a single hilt and was used for both stabbing and slicing. The weapon was used by warriors of the Indian Rajput clans.