Swords and Knives

A Look at Swords and Cutting Blades Thru History.....

The Sword of Sultan Suleiman I

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-sword-of-sultan-suleiman-i 31st Jul 2021 - Known as Suleiman The Magnificent, he was the Sultan and Leader of The Ottoman Empire (1520-66). Known for his voracious military appetites, he invade …

Swords of Joan of Arc

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/the-swords-of-joan-of-arc 31st Jul 2021 - Legend states that Joan of Arc (Heroine of France during The Hundred Years Wars), would use her sword to strike the back of any prostitute she encount …

Ear Dagger

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/ear-dagger 31st Jul 2021 - Originating in Spain (by Moorish influence), the Ear Dagger was seen in the late Middle Ages. So named for the distinctive ear pommels on it's handle …

British Pattern 1899 Cavalry Sabre

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/british-pattern-1899-cavalry-sabre 31st Jul 2021 - Although British edged weapons of this Blade Class were more appropriately ''Swords'', The Pattern 1899 did have a slight curve – thus qualifyin …

Xiphos Sword

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/xiphos-sword 31st Jul 2021 - The standard sidearm of Greek soldiers from the 4th Century onward, The Xiphos was considered a secondary weapon to The Doru or Akontia. Although trai …

Sica Sword

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sica-sword 31st Jul 2021 - Developed by the Ancient Illyrians around the 5th Century B.C. - The Sica Sword was similar to The Xiphos blade. Roughly 16 to 18 inches long, The mid …

Rapier Sword

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/rapier-sword 31st Jul 2021 - Noted for it's long thin blade and extremely sharp point, The Rapier was seen in Modern Europe in the late 16th and 17th Centuries. Rapiers are also i …

Katzbalger Sword

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/katzbalger-sword 31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 15th Century, the Katzbalger was in the Arming Sword classification of weapons. Known for it's distinctive "S" or "8" shaped hand gua …

Harpe Sword

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/harpe-sword 31st Jul 2021 - Seen in the 2nd Century B.C. - The Harp Sword was possibly imagined from Greek Tradesmen who ventured to Ancient Egyptian Ports – noting the dea …

Swiss Degen

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/swiss-degen 31st Jul 2021 - Developed in the 15th Century, The Swiss Degen was classified as a Short Sword/Dagger. It was particularly popular with Swiss mercenary units. Conside …

Sword of King Henry VIII

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sword-of-king-henry-viii 31st Jul 2021 - This extremely unique sword was a gift to King Henry VIII (England), from Pope Leo X in 1521. In part, for his military incursions into France to stop …

Sword of King Charles II

https://www.stronghold-nation.com/history/ref/sword-of-king-charles-ii 31st Jul 2021 - Although enthroned in 1660 for The English Restoration of The Crown, this sword was made in 1669. The "official" Dress Sword for Charles, it was a typ …