Sword types sorted by countries of origin China Dao (刀 pinyin dao1) Jian (劍 pinyin jian4) Europe Bastard-sword Cutlass Espada Ropera Estoc Falchion Flamberge Gladius Long-sword Rapier Sabre Scramasax Smallsword Spatha Two-handed swords Claymore Greatsword Spadone Zweihänder Japan Katana Tachi Tanto Wakizashi Middle East Scimitar Katar
China Dao (刀 pinyin dao1) Jian (劍 pinyin jian4) Europe Bastard-sword Cutlass Espada Ropera Estoc Falchion Flamberge Gladius Long-sword Rapier Sabre Scramasax Smallsword Spatha Two-handed swords Claymore Greatsword Spadone Zweihänder Japan Katana Tachi Tanto Wakizashi Middle East Scimitar Katar