Random Most Infamous Weapons Throughout World History (12 items)

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  (#7) The Holy Lance

  The Holy Lance, also known as the Spear of Destiny and the Lance of Longinus, was the spear that allegedly pierced the side of Jesus during the crucifixion. Initially, it was discovered during the Crusades, but was somehow lost to history. Since then multiple people, including Charlemagne and Adolf Hitler, have claimed they possess the spear.

  There are multiple possible spears on display at museums around the world. 
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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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  (#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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  (#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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  (#10) Tizona - Or "Fireball"

  The famous Spanish military leader El Cid led his people on several important campaigns, and picked up a number of notable swords along the way. The most important of these was dubbed Tizona, which roughly translates to "fireball," hinting at the explosiveness with which El Cid fought.

  The sword supposedly survives to this day, although its authenticity is questionable.
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  (#9) Betsy

  Davy Crockett is a relatively modern figure whose story is larger than life. Crockett was possibly the most famous figure of the American frontier, served his country in Congress, and died fighting for his country at the Alamo. He did it all with a series of rifles he named various iterations of Betsy, ranging from Ol' Betsy to Pretty Betsy to just Betsy.

  He allegedly named it after his older sister. One of the guns, Ol' Betsy, was famously lost in the 1950s and recovered in 2014.

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