10 Most Strange and Frightening Swords in the World 13 Aug. 2017

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Before modern humans know firearms, the weapons most used by humans are certainly sharp weapons, especially swords. Throughout history has been found many types of swords depending on the culture and kegunannya. But the 10 swords below became famous for their unique and unusual shapes.

10 - The sword of Khopesh

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Khopesh is believed to be a weapon originally developed from agricultural tools. This highly intimidating weapon is used in ancient Egyptian culture. Only the outer edge of the blade is sharply curved. The weapon is a symbol of authority, and some Pharaohs have Khopesh - including Ramesses II and Tutankhamun, who are also found in his tomb.

9 - The Ulfbehrt Sword

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The Ulfberht Viking Sword is strong, lightweight, and flexible forged with an amazing precious metal called Crucible Steel. Even the best blacksmith today still find it difficult to reproduce this material, which is much better than that found on average in medieval swords. How do Viking fighters develop such advanced swords? Researchers are still debating it, but the influence of the Middle East may have helped them develop this sword.

8 - The Sword of Khanda

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The end of this weapon is dull, so it would be very bad when used piercing the enemy. But Khanda of India (introduced somewhere in India between 300 and 600 AD) does not require that sharpness. For the heavy construction makes it a perfect cutting tool, and some swordsman raises the ante by giving a gun at the end.

7 - Swordsman of Dungeon

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Back in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, European explorers made many sketches about the people of Congo tribe who beheaded prisoners with these fierce-looking weapons. The extent to which their dramatization reflects reality is debatable. But Pedag executioner dandruff is indeed a unique and terrible sword.

6 - Flammard Sword

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This sword has the shape of wavy blades like keris in Nusantara culture. The Flammard fighter mistakenly believes that this bumpy design can cause deadly wounds. The form does give one advantage of itimidasi, Although eventually the opponent's sword even get the benefits of slow movement due to the wavy design.

5 - The Sword of Chinese Hook

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This weapon not only features a small curved blade that is not only sharp but also serves as a protective hand as well. The weapon is usually used in pairs, and according to the 1985 edition of the Black Belt magazine, "When put together, two hook swords can easily rip an opponent."

4 - Sword Kilij

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The Kilij Sword first appeared in Turkey around AD 400. Perfect choice for horsemen, this sword style undergoes some variation over the next 1400 years. In the hands of a skilled rider, this sword can cut the opponent's legs on the ground with destructive efficiency.

3 - The Estoc Sword

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The soldier's armor does not always guarantee security. Because in fact the sword of the Renaissance can split the armor of armor very easily. This long, taper-shaped sword is specially designed for this purpose.

2 - The Zweihander Sword

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Zweihander means "two hands," and these weapons are so large that swordsmen do need two hands to wear them. According to one story, the sword is so strong that it can cut seven victims with just one blow.

1 - Urumi Sword

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Maybe we know a lot of semi flexible sword like chinese machetes. But this Urumi sword really b