Across the world in many civilizations, sword is used as a cutting or thrusting weapon regarded as the backbone of military combat. It is a long-edged piece of metal comprises of a hilt, blade and pommel with one or two edges for striking and cutting, and a point for thrusting. Also known as quality functional weapon, skilled artisans and craftsmen are trained in several techniques used in the manufacturing of swords.

History
In European language, sword means "to wound, to hurt". Throughout history and down the centuries, sword is used as a high prestige weapon. During several ages, sword serve different purposes :

• Bronze Age : In the bronze age time, swords are crafted from dagger with typical leaf-shaped blades showing spiral characteristic patterns. Bronze swords firstly appear near the Mediterranean and Black Sea and in Mesopotamia. Extensively used during the opening centuries of the 1st millennium BCE, these swords are represented by several sculptures, paintings and coins.
• Iron Age : From 13th century BC, iron swords became increasingly common among the Hittites, the Mycenaean Greeks and the Proto-Celtic Hallstatt. Iron swords are brittle and even inferior to well-manufactured bronze swords.
• Middle Ages : Since 11th century in the middle ages, Norman swords begin to develop the cross guard that were designed and used as cutting weapons and effective points to counter improvements in armour.
• Late Middle Ages and Renaissance : In the late 16th century, the large Doppelhänder concluded the trend of ever-increasing sword sizes and one-handed weapons. In this era, sword was the most personal, versatile and prestigious close combat weapon .
• Modern Age : As compared with the earlier times, swords are not a military weapon but chiefly a civilian sword. During 17th and 18th centuries, sword became an essential fashion accessory mostly carried by most of the wealthy men and military officers.

Constitution
The sword comprises of :

• Blade : It can be single–edged or double-edged which perform mainly three functions of striking, cutting, and thrusting.
• Hilt : It consists of grip, pommel and a simple guard which allow the handling and control of the blade. The pommel is used as a blunt instrument to improve the sword's balance and grip.
• Scabbard : It is a protective cover provided for the sword blade which is made up of many materials such as leather, wood, brass or steel.

Design :
For some individuals, swords are historical collectors in which factual techniques and proficiencies vary among different cultures and periods as a result of differences in blade design and purpose. Swords are powerful, durable and light weighted weapons extensively used and available at unbeaten able prices.

Types of swords

• Spanish Swords
• Ancient Swords
• Antique Swords
• Chinese Swords
• Egyptian Swords
• French Swords
• German Swords
• Greek Swords
• Japanese Swords
• Medieval Swords
• Roman Swords
• Samurai Swords
• Scottish Swords
• Viking Swords

Styles of swords
Few more trends and dashes available in swords such as :

• Featured Swords : They are used in brutal, bloody and deadly fights. In these swords, Pommel and sword guard are decorated with copper.
• Paul Chen & Hanwei Swords : They are hand forged swords with featured differentially tempered blades and appeal to the martial artist and collectors.
• Falcata : These swords are famous and used in Roman times with inward curving blade delivering a tremendous blow and could split both shield and helmet.