Sword

Swords were a very common weapon in medieval times, and are still in use today.

History
Swords were used since ancient times, usually made from stone. After the discovery of iron, swords began to be made from metal, especially in medieval times.

Types of swords

 * Short sword
 * Long sword
 * Spatha
 * Gladius
 * Scimitar
 * Katana
 * Cutlass
 * Rapier
 * Great sword
 * Broad sword