History is full of interesting facts we never thought possible. Times' past is full of myths and heroic folklores of magnificent deeds. Every protagonist carried a trusted weapon, most commonly a sword. The origins and gallantry of these blades are legendary. While there are many different weapons worth mentioning, this list deals with the most amazing, obscure and
cool swords. One may count any Damascus steel weapon on this list as well. This is because its manufacturing method is obsolete and extinct. However, this list concentrates on other awesome weapons from ages past that has been become obscure.
Elephant Sword (Aka. Tusk Sword)
War elephants have played significant roles in every nation’s war history. They were fierce and unstoppable on the field of battle. While the mere concept of war elephant is enough to make the opponents quiver in their boots, they could be even more lethal. Elephant swords was the name of the blades attached to the tusks of these elephants. These blades were sharp and double-edged. Additionally, specialized training was provided to teach the elephants about effective melee fighting with these swords. War elephants might not be the most famous of the battle tactics, but elephant swords remain one of the coolest inventions of medieval wars.
Khopesh- Egypt
A Khopesh has defining characteristics of a hooked single-edged blade and. These sickle-like swords are a medieval variant of the short sword. Historians have found their presence in almost all Northern African and Middle Eastern nations where Islam prevailed. A Khopesh was a deadly military weapon with high ceremonial value as well.
Falcata Sword- Spain
The Celtiberian warriors from ancient Spanish lore claim the idea of these cool swords variant. Punic wars also popularized it in North Africa and medieval Rome. The Falcata sword is very much like the full tang blades of today. It usually contained high-quality iron or steel. It was constructed like a knife with full sharpness and had the length of a medium-sized sword. The strength of Falacta to chop like a hefty ax is the coolest thing. This multipurpose blade remains the favorite in niche corners of blade fanatics. But, it is mainly forgotten in the contemporary knife making business.
Ulfberht Sword- Scandinavia
Vikings are not famous for their prowess with melee weapons like the sword. They are famous for their hefty axes and arrows. But these bladed weapons by the Scandinavian fighters are the stuff of nightmares. These blades possessed superior power, elasticity, and sharpness. Ulfberht vanes contained high-carbon crucible steel. Many Ulfberhts are the discoveries at archeological sites. This sheds sufficient light on the often overlooked aspects of Viking's lives.
The Kukri – Nepal
This short curved weapon is the pride and trademark of the Gurkha Warriors of Nepal. Although it was quite prominent throughout history, this is not the case today. The Gurkha warriors still carry it with dignity and pleasure but it has become obsolete in the face of modern firearms and long-range weapons. Kukri blades helped the Gurkha fighters in becoming the toughest military group around the globe. The prestige of Kukri made it a military issued weapon in Britain’s Brigade of Gurkhas to this day.
The Khanda – India
This long sword-like weapon existed sometime between 300 and 600 CE in India. While many long-distance weapons need a sharp tip for slashing and cutting, the Khanda didn’t function like this. Its edge was blunt and unable to do anything other than jabbing. “Khanda” in Hindi means dull or unsharpened. Its heavy construction makes it a perfect chopping device. Some swordsmen customized their sword with serrated edges to inflict extra damage. It was an extremely heavy sword with a two-hand yield. From Rajputs to Sikhs, all Indian men prided themselves on the prowess of this deterrent.
These blades may be lost in history but their cultural significance means innumerable innovations. Pay homage to the excellent craftsmanship and brilliant heroic feats with Swordsswords cool swords collection. Did we miss your favorite cool sword? Let us know in the comments!
