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 (刀; かたな) Tachi (太刀; たち) Tanto (短刀; たんとう) Wakizashi (脇差; わきざし) Zanbatou(Not sure if it really does belong in this category) 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 (刀; かたな) Tachi (太刀; たち) Tanto (短刀; たんとう) Wakizashi (脇差; わきざし) Zanbatou(Not sure if it really does belong in this category) Middle East Scimitar Katar