Random Most Infamous Weapons Throughout World History (12 items)

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  (#3) Honjo Masamune

  Any fan of Japanese RPGs will be familiar with the name Masamune, as the famous swordsmith is now synonymous with fantasy weaponry. The man actually existed and created a number of beautiful swords, including the lost treasure Honjo Masamune. The sword is named after a general who wielded it, and it was said to be among the most beautiful creations of sword-making’s most skilled artisan.

  Its current whereabouts are under dispute, but it's possible that the weapon is in the United States after an American officer took the sword home as a trophy in WWII. 
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  (#12) Zulfiqar

  With Zulfiqar, the distinction between fact and fiction is tough to make out. The scimitar allegedly belonged to Ali, the son in law of the prophet Muhammad, founder of Islam. Ali was a noted warrior and supposedly used Zulfiqar for all of his victories. Though the actual sword was lost to history, the purported appearance of Zulfiqar, with its two points, is significantly intimidating and would likely deal out some serious damage.
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  (#2) Durandal

  Disclaimer: The story of the sword Durandal probably contains more myth than actual history. The weapon was wielded by Roland, the legendary warrior and nephew of Charlemagne. Both sword and sword-wielder definitely existed, and the tales that follow them are truly worthy of legend.

  Legend said the blade was given to Charlemagne by an angel and blessed to ensure the continued victory of his armies. It was supposedly indestructible, something Roland discovered when he tried to destroy it to prevent his enemies getting their hands on it. It's now allegedly wedged in the side of a cliff in Rocamadour, a small town in the Pyrenees. According to the tale, Roland threw the sword into the side of the mountain where it remains to this day.
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  (#11) Tick-Licker

  While the name Tick-Licker doesn’t immediately instill fear in the hearts of many, the history of this weapon sure does. Daniel Boone claimed he named his rifle after its ability to snipe even the smallest of creatures—even ticks—from a distance.

  The famous fur trader used Tick-Licker to protect himself and his large family on the rough-and-tumble American frontier.
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  (#4) Joyeuse

  Charlemagne was a revered King of the Franks, whose legacy is so fabled, it's hard to differentiate which stories about him are rooted in fact or fiction. He undoubtedly existed and made some impressive military conquests—and if the stories can be believed, he did so with a sword that allegedly shifted colors in battle. Like a deadly version of a mood ring, Joyeuse had a name that belied its fatal capabilities.

  Whatever caused its weird properties, Joyeuse had a magical air about it that added to Charlemagne’s mythic legacy.
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  (#6) Sword Of Mercy

  The Sword of Mercy, also known as Curtana, has a full-on origin story to go along with its cool name. The sword, famous for its blunted tip, is still used to this day in royal ceremonies. It is considered one of the British Crown Jewels and is only used to coronate Kings and Queens of England.

  Supposedly, the blunted tip is a result of it being left in the skull of an opponent of the crown.

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