Sword timeline
Historical swords laid out by era and region. Legendary swords have no dates and are left out.
| Era | Eastern | Western | Middle East & Africa | The Americas |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2nd millennium BC | ||||
| 1st millennium BC | ||||
| 1st–5th c. | ||||
| 6th–10th c. | ||||
| 11th–13th c. | ||||
| 14th–15th c. | ||||
| 16th–17th c. | ||||
| 18th–19th c. | ||||
| 20th c. onward | ||||
| Date unknown |