10 The Most Legendary Sword in The World

The sword that was first created by humans comes from the Bronze Age, made ​​of copper and is found in Harappan in Pakistan. In the Middle Ages, swords were made of iron and steel, at that time the sword began to be mass produced and used in battle. Warriors trained with sword and prepared for battle. In history, all the generals, kings, and emperors have personal sword made ​​and produced by the famous sword maker of his time. Here are 10 World's Most Famous Sword surviving to this day.



1. Joyeuse 

Charlemagne was a man who was born around the year 742 he was one of the greatest ruler in the history of the world and become the King of the Franks in 768 In 800 he was crowned Holy Roman Emperor, a position which he held until his death. In the Holy Roman Empire was known as Charles I and the first Holy Roman Emperor. During his lifetime, Frank Charlemagne expand the kingdom into an empire, which covers most of Western Europe and Central Europe. Charlemagne is regarded as the founding father of both French and German monarchies, as well as the father of Europe.

Joyeuse was the name of Charlemagne's personal sword. Currently, there are two swords attributed to Joyeuse. One is a sword that is stored in Weltliche Schatzkammer in Vienna, while the other is placed in the Louvre Museum, France. The sword is on display at the Louvre claimed as a sword made from the original sword of Charlemagne. Charlemagne sword appears in many legends and historical documents. There is a story in which Charlemagne using Joyeuse to behead the Saracen commander, Corsuble, and his friend who was a knight, Ogier the Dane. After the death of Charlemagne, the sword owned Saint Denis Basilica and then taken to the Louvre.

2. Honjo Masamune 

Masamune is a sword maker from Japan who is widely regarded as one of the largest weapons maker expert in the world. It is not known in the span of life when Masamune, but he believed lived between the years 1288-1328. Weapons made ​​Masamune has achieved legendary status for centuries. He created a sword known as the "tachi" and a dagger called "tant". Artificial Sword Masamune have a strong reputation for its beauty and quality. But he rarely mark his works, making it difficult to identify all the homemade weapons.

Sword made ​​most famous Masamune named Honjo Masamune. Honjo Masamune Sword is very important because it represents the shogunate during the Edo period of Japan. The sword was passed down from one Shogun Shogun to another for generations. In 1939 this sword has been named as a national treasure of Japan, but remain the property of the Tokugawa family. The last known owner of Honjo Masamune was Tokugawa Iemasa. Furthermore Tokugawa Iemasa give this sword along with 14 other swords to a police station in Mejiro, Japan, in December 1945 Shortly thereafter in January 1946, the Mejiro police gave this sword to Bimore coldy (7 Cavalry Sergeant, United States Army). Since then, Honjo Masamune declared missing and where the sword is still a mystery.

3. Zulfiqar 

Zulfiqar is the ancient sword owned by Ali ibn Abi Talib. Ali was the best friend and son of the Prophet Muhammad. He ruled the Islamic Caliphate in 656-661. In some historical records, it is mentioned that the Prophet Muhammad gave the sword Zulfiqar Ali while the Battle of Uhud.

There are conflicting opinions in the form of this pendang. Some opinions illustrate this weapon in the form of two parallel blades, while others describe as a sword Zulfiqar traditional curved shape. Some figures illustrate the history of this sword has a separate tip and forming the letter V. This sword can still be found to this day and is owned by the Imam Muhammad al-Mahdi.

4. Sword of Mercy 

Sword of Mercy is a sword that once belonged to Edward the Confessor. Edward the Confessor was one of the last Anglo-Saxon king of England before the Norman Conquest in the year 1066. He ruled around the year 1042 to 1066, his administration was marked by the collapse of royal power in England. Shortly after the death of Edward the Confessor, the Normans began to expand its territory to the English, led by William the Conqueror.

Sword of Mercy is a sword that has been broken. In 1236, the weapon was given the name "curtana" and since it is used for royal ceremonies. The story behind this blade breakage is unknown, but a myth menceritaan that the sword is broken by an angel to prevent murder is wrong. Sword of Mercy is now part of the United Kingdom and the Crown Jewel is one of five swords used during the coronation of the king of England.

5. Sword Napoleon 

On the battlefield Napoleon always carried a gun and a sword. He has a large collection of weapons and artillery. His weapon is one of the best kind because it is made from the finest materials. In the summer of 2007, a gold encrusted sword that once belonged to Napoleon auctioned in France and sold over $ 6.4 million dollars. The sword used by Napoleon in battle. In the early 1800s, Napoleon gave the sword to his brother as a wedding gift. The sword was then passed down from generation to generation, but never left the Bonaparte family. In 1978, the sword was declared a national treasure of France.

6. Tizona 

El Cid is a man who was born circa 1040 in Vivar, which is a small town about six miles north of Burgos, the capital of Castile. Kingdom of Castile was one of the medieval kingdoms of the Iberian Peninsula. During his lifetime El Cid became a successful military leader and an accomplished diplomat. He was promoted to major general of the army of Alfonso VI and became a hero of Spain. El Cid is the most valuable assets of the king in the war against the Moors. He was a skilled military strategist and strong swordsman.

El Cid has a different sword in his life, but the two most famous are Colada and Tizona. Tizona is a sword used by El Cid to fight the Moors. This sword is one of the most valued relics in Spain and is believed to have been forged in Cordoba, Spain, although the blade is made of Damascus steel. Tizona has a length of 103 cm and a weight of 1.1 kg. Tizona is currently on display at the Museo de Burgos in Spain.

7. Wallace Sword 

William Wallace was a Scottish knight who lived in the year 1272 to 1305. Wallace is known as the leader of the resistance against the British during the War of Scottish Independence, which was launched in the late 13th century and early 14th In 1305, William Wallace was captured by King Edward I of England and executed for treason considered. Today William Wallace remembered as a patriot and national hero of Scotland. His sword is one of the most famous sword in the world.

Sword of William Wallace National Monument is located in Stirling, Scotland. Swords have a 132cm long and weighs 2.7 kg. The sword is said to be the weapon used Wallace at the Battle of Stirling Bridge in 1297 and the Battle Falkirkb (1298). After the execution of William Wallace, Sir John de Menteith, governor of Dumbarton Castle, accept this sword. In 1505, King James IV of Scotland to pay 26 shillings to have this sword.

8 Seven Branched Sword 

Baekje Dynasty was an ancient kingdom located in southwest Korea. In its heyday in the 4th century, Baekje controlled some colonies in China and most of the western Korean peninsula. In 372, King Geunchogo paid tribute to Eastern Jin and believed that the Seven Branched Sword was created and given to the king as a mark of respect.

This sword has a length of 74.9 cm with six branches along the central blade sword. This sword was made for ceremonial purposes and is not made ​​for battle. In 1870 a Shinto priest named Masatomo Kan discovered two posts in the Sword. One of them states "At noon, the sixteenth day, of the eleventh month, the fourth year of Taiwa era, the sword was made 100 times harder than steel. Uses sword than 100 enemy soldiers. Exactly to the king." This sword is now stored in Isonokami Temple in Nara Prefecture of Japan and not exhibited to the public.

9. Sword Curved San Martin 

José de San Martín was an Argentine general known, lived between the years 1778-1850. He is the main leader of the South American struggle for independence from Spain. San Martín is a hero of South America and Protector of Perú First. Under the leadership of San Martín, Peruvian independence was officially declared on July 28, 1821 In Argentina, there is a highest award given, and named with the Order of the Liberator General San Martin.

One of the valuable relics of José de San Martín is a curved sword that he bought in London. San Martín admired the curved sword and felt that it could maneuver the weapon ideal for battle. For this reason, he is arming cavalry with the same weapon. The curved sword is owned San Martín until his death and then given to General de la Republica Argentina, Don Juan Manuel de Rosas. In 1896 this weapon was sent to the National History Museum in Buenos Aires where it remains until this day.

10. Sword Tomoyuki Yamashita 

Tomoyuki Yamashita was a general in the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II. He became famous after conquering the British colonies in Malaysia and Singapore, finally earned the nickname "Tiger of Malaya". After the end of World War II, Yamashita was tried for war crimes relating to the Manila massacre and other atrocities in the Philippines and Singapore. It was a controversial trial that ended with a death sentence for Tomoyuki Yamashita.

During his military career, Tomoyuki Yamashita has a personal sword made ​​by a famous sword maker, Fujiwara Kanenaga, between 1640 until 1680.

  The sword is then submitted by General Yamashita, on September 2, 1945 and taken by General MacArthur and given to West Point Military Museum, which still exists today. This sword is one of the largest collections of military weapons housed in the West Point Museum.