Swords are one of the most important weapons in every army’s arsenal. They are made from different materials like metal or stone, and they are used to kill enemies, intimidate foes, and safeguard national borders. Like all weapons, real swords have changed a lot over the years. Old swords were made from softer materials; these were hammered out and refined by hand. 

This process made them weaker and more likely to break. The first sword in recorded History was found in an excavation site in China, which is about 4,000 years old. It is called the “Sword of Goujian”, it has a length of 68 centimeters (27 inches), a width of 3 centimeters (1 inch), and weighs 530 grams (18 oz). Let’s take a look at the most popular swords of history: